Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The Department of Health (DOH) has requested the Commission on Audit (COA) to conduct a special audit of Covid-19 vaccine deals in November last year, said DOH...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Tuesday, Dec. 6, announced that 1,186 out of 1,981 examinees passed the Physical Therapist Licensure Examination and 241 out of 484 passed the Occupational Therapist Licensure Examination conducted last Dec. 1 and 2. PRC / MANILA BULLETIN PRC hailed...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is offering an additional payment option to the transacting public through an enhanced partnership with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK). The Commission signed an amended Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with LANDBANK to allow for payments for...
Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles called on human resource (HR) officers stating that they are in a strategic position to direct management in appreciating the role of human capital as the organization’s most important asset. (CSC / MANILA BULLETIN) In his message at the...
Editorial At the height of the pandemic, the Philippine government had to take out loans just to have the available funds for crisis spending. At first glance, there is nothing wrong here — cash is needed to purchase life-saving vaccines, procure medicines for the critically ill, and stock on...
The SIM Registration Act’s implementing rules and regulations (IRR) will most likely be effective before 2022 ends, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) disclosed. Republic Act No. 11934, otherwise known as the SIM Registration Act, aims to make end users accountable for their usage...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Monday, Dec. 5, announced the face-to-face oathtaking dates for new Professional Electronics Engineers, Electronics Engineers, and Electronics Technicians. PRC / MANILA BULLETIN It will be on Dec. 10, 8 a.m. to be held at the Holiday Plaza Hotel, Cebu...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) celebrated its 86th anniversary by recognizing individuals and organizations that have helped it champion the development of the corporate sector and further deepening of the capital markets. In its first face-to-face celebration since the pandemic, the...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, December 5 said she expects the Commission on Audit (COA) to finish its special audit on the government’s COVID-19 spending by June next year. Hontiveros said she sees no reason for the state auditing agency to further delay auditing the Department of Health...
SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta has admitted to being blown away by the background checking prowess of the people behind the Commission on Appointments (CA), which he is a member of. SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta (Facebook) "Mayroon kaming isang section na talagang napakahusay...
(Philippine Commission on Women) A silent problem takes national attention today with the 18-day campaign to end all forms of violence against women (VAW). Victims of VAW usually suffer in silence because of many factors, one of them fear and shame for having been abused, usually by a partner,...
Did you know that Republic Act No. 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004 does not cover physical violence alone? According to the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), RA 9262 covers several acts of violence, among of which are sexual violence, psychological...
