The Philippine government has reiterated its rejection of China's unilateral claim over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) even as Beijing maintained ownership of the entire South China Sea despite an arbitral ruling handed down seven years ago. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Spokesperson Ma....
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, July 14, reaffirmed the importance of all its regulations and policies implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic, after the Supreme Court (SC) dismissed three petitions against these. *(MB file photo)* In a statement, Secretary Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa said that...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, July 14 reiterated the importance of providing socialized and affordable housing, as well as keeping the agricultural value chain running, in line with the expansion of the country’s railway system. ...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) launched the Manila leg of the Philippines Hop-On, Hop Off project on July 6 that culminated in festive Filipino-themed ceremonies at Robinsons Manila. As the biggest mall in the country’s capital, Robinsons Manila offers local and foreign tourists a wide array...
Before “Love the Philippines,” there were “WOW Philippines,” “It’s More Fun in the Philippines,” Pilipinas Kay Ganda,” and many more colorful slogans that all aimed to attract more tourists while projecting in just a few words what the country offers to the traveler. Tourism slogans...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has urged government agencies to pursue projects like the Reformation Initiative for Sustainable Environment (RISE) that would address multiple humanitarian and economic problems. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of KJ Rosales/PPA...
Six Filipino students secured three silver and bronze medals at the 64th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) held in Chiba, Japan from July 2 to 13. *The Philippine Team to the 64th International Math Olympiad in Chiba, Japan (from left) Dr. Randolf Sasota, Dr. Josette Biyo, Mohammad Nur...
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 285 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, July 12. The total number of active cases decreased to 6,132 from July 11's 6,152, and the nationwide caseload is now at 4,168,722. DOH also reported that the number of recoveries is now at 4,096,091, with a death toll of...
Senator Raffy Tulfo on Wednesday, July 12, called for a review of the franchise tax of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) amid delays in the completion of its 37 transmission projects. Sen. Raffy Tulfo presides over the Senate Committee on Energy hearing on the Department of...
BEYOND BUDGET * * *Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.* These past few weeks have been hectic. Aside from doing the usual office tasks, such as attending meetings and budget preparation activities, I was invited to grace, as guest of honor and keynote speaker, three graduation...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is seeking advice from third-party consultants regarding proper salary adjustments for teachers, DepEd Undersecretary Michael Wesley Poa said in a press briefing on Tuesday, July 11. "DepEd alone cannot really just unilaterally change or increase the salaries....
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Facebook) Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos has categorically denied a long-running rumor that former senator and interior secretary Mar Roxas would be tapped as full-time Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary. Rep. Marcos did so during a...
