The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) warned against any form of violence against women (VAW) amid the election period. (Unsplash) “Election season or not, women should not be targets of misogynistic, malicious, or sexist maneuvers. The PCW reminds everyone that violence against women, in all...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner George Garcia on Wednesday, April 13, said the en banc has no action yet on the resignation of Commissioner Socorro Inting as Chairperson of the Committee on the Ban on Firearms and Security Concerns. Comelec/MB Inting submitted her resignation on...
The country's future leader should not use his or her power for personal interests, Fr. Robert Reyes, said on Wednesday, April 13. (MB file photo / ALI VICOY) Reyes made the statement during a prayer rally in Intramuros in front of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Manila. Twenty-six days...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday, April 13, announced that the Committee on Local Absentee Voting (CLAV) has commenced the deployment of local absentee ballots and other election paraphernalia to government agencies, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National...
Candidates in the May 2022 polls take note. Comelec/MB Campaigning is not allowed on Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Based on Resolution No. 10730 or the “Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Fair Elections Act in connection with the May 2022 polls" of the Commission on Elections (Comelec),...
(Image courtesy of CHED) After its inclusion among the Top 10 government agencies with high approval and trust ratings, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) expressed gratitude to educational stakeholders for working with the Commission to “successfully implement education programs.” CHED...
A total of 733 individuals out of 1,559 examinees passed the April 2022 Midwife Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Tuesday, April 12. (PRC / Manila Bulletin) The licensure examination was given by the Board of Midwifery in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de...
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula will wash the feet of 12 persons who represent the various sectors that play a crucial role in next month’s elections on Holy Thursday. Cardinal Jose Advincula (Ali Vicoy/MB) CBCP News said among those whose feet the cardinal will be washing at the Manila...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner George Garcia described the incident involving a spoiled ballot being issued to an overseas voter in Singapore as "unfortunate." Comelec/MB "We received late in the afternoon yesterday a confirmation from the Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore...
The Philippines and China affirmed their commitment to work together in responding to climate change. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian and Climate Change Commission Vice Chairperson Robrert Borje (Photo courtesy of Ambassador Huang Xilian) Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), on Tuesday, April 12, announced that all new passers of the Nurse Licensure Examination are set to have their virtual oathtaking on April 28. (PRC / Manila Bulletin) PRC, in an advisory, said that it will be conducted at 1 p.m. via Microsoft Teams or...
The Securities and Exchange Commission has convinced technology giant Google to adopt a more stringent approval process for online lending apps in the Philippines as part of the agency’s efforts to tackle illegal and abusive lending practices. In a statement, the SEC said that, effective May 11,...
