Did you know that victims of violent crimes such a rape can only claim up to P10,000 in government reparation based on a three-decade old law? (Charles Deluvio/ Unsplash) And that particular law--Republic Act (RA) No. 7309--is what Quezon City 4th district Rep. Marvin Rillo wants to amend in order...
SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta recently learned first-hand just how handsomely Filipino construction workers in Guam are getting paid. (Alexander Mils/ Unsplash) Marcoleta took part in a fact-finding mission in the United States (US) territory that lasted from Dec. 11 to 15. The mission...
917Ventures partners with 500 Global 917Ventures has partnered with worldwide venture capital firm 500 Global to develop and scale 917Ventures’ portfolio companies and ventures. This partnership unlocks more opportunities for growth beyond the Philippines and Southeast Asia. 500 Global aims to...
The national government would have to cough up between P92 billion and P230 billion annually if and when Congress institutionalizes a proposal to provide all senior citizens in the Philippines a universal social pension. (Danie Franco/ Unsplash) There are seven such measures pending before House...
Shoppers flock to bargain stores along Ilaya Street in Divisoria, Binondo, Manila, on Oct. 14, 2021. (Photo by Ali Vicoy) The Department of Health (DOH) asserted that the projection of a possible surge in Covid-19 cases next month, if public compliance to health protocols decreases, is based on...
The local Church will hold the Second National Mission Congress from April 17 to 24 to culminate the celebrations for the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines. Photo CBCP News With the theme “Gifted to Give,” the weeklong event is spearheaded by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the...
The chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means is projecting the release of the P500 household fuel subsidy soon or before the May 9 polls. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) "I am quite positive that we will start distributing those subsidies before the...
The faithful will still have an opportunity to gain plenary indulgence until December this year. Pope Francis (Vatican Media) CBCP News reported that Pope Francis has extended the opportunities for pilgrims visiting any of the more than 500 “Jubilee Churches” to gain indulgences until Dec. 31,...
President Duterte said he already ordered the Department of Finance (DOF) to increase the amount of monthly subsidy for poor families from P200 to P500 per household in lieu of suspending excise tax amid rising oil prices. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) During his speech in...
At least half a million people from Las Piñas City came out to show their support the UniTeam candidates led by presidential bet Bongbong Marcos and his running mate, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte on Sunday, March 13. Former senator Bongbong Marcos and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte pose with...
A total of seven pharmacies and private clinics will take part in the pilot implementation of the "Resbakuna sa Botika" drive, which aims to make booster shots against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) an easy proposition for Filipinos. (Hakan Nural/ Unsplash) “Malugod kong binabalita na...
The Archdiocese of Cebu has launched the 500 Legacy Trees for 500 Years of Christianity program to help promote environmental care and protection. (Archdiocese of Cebu Facebook page) The Cebu Archdiocesan Commission on Environmental Concerns (CACEC) led the recent launching in line with Pope...
