The Philippines expressed its full support to Timor-Leste in its bid to become a full member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said. (From left) Foreign Minister Bendito dos Santos Freitas of Timor Leste and...
Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles urged delegates from various ASEAN Member States (AMS) to work together toward achieving gender equality and greater inclusivity in the region. Nograles made the statement during his opening remarks at the event entitled “Strengthening the...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo on Friday reiterated the Philippines' support for Timor Leste to become part of the 10-bloc Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Manalo echoed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s earlier backing of Timor Leste’s...
Various government agencies and corporations endorsed Philippine Red Cross (PRC)'s Membership Accident Assistance Benefits (MAAB) program to their personnel and attached offices as support for the latter's volunteer and humanitarian activities. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross The following...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reported a total of 493,776 new members through its Membership with Accident Assistance Benefits (MAAB) program from January to June 2022. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) According to PRC, MAAB is a donation program that provides accident assistance benefits for members ages...
The Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) continues to expand its membership as four more congressmen and 10 mayors joined the political party on Tuesday, July 19. Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez (left) swears in Davao congressmen Isidro Ungab (center), Alan Dujali (2nd from right),...
KYIV, Ukraine -- The European Union's most powerful leaders on Thursday embraced Ukraine's bid to be accepted as a candidate for EU membership, in a potent symbol of support in Kyiv's battle against Russia's invasion. (L-R) Romanian President Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, Prime minister of...
The Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) continues to gain more "lakas" or strength in the House of Representatives. Majority Leader Martin Romualdez From 50 members, the Lakas-CMD’s strength in the lower chamber is now 52, thanks to the addition of Bulacan Rep. Salvador "Ador" Pleyto Sr....
In just one day, the Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez-led Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) nearly doubled its membership in the House of Representatives. NEW PARTY MEMBERS--LAKAS-CMD President and House Majority Leader and Leyte 1st d istrict Rep. Martin G. Romualdez administers...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government-Cordillera Administrative (DILG-CAR) warned the public and local government units (LGUs) on Monday, March 14 against groups posing as accredited organizations by the department to collect fees. "The department has never allowed or granted...
Opposition coalition 1Sambayan has gone back to manual registration of members and volunteers after its mobile application was hacked on Saturday, June 12. In a statement, 1Sambayan convenor Bro. Armin Luistro said the mobile membership app, 1Sama Ako, was breached by a “professional hacker” in...
Puregold Price Club, Inc., Lucio Co’s retail group, reported a 14.6 percent growth in consolidated net income to P2.02 billion in the first quarter of 2021 from the P1.76 billion earned in the same period in last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Puregold said consolidated...
