President Marcos has extended until December next year the implementation of reduced import rates of rice, corn and meat products to counter possible effects of El Niño and African Swine Fever on their prices. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin recently signed Executive Order No. 50 after the...
(Unsplash) When it comes to recommending prisoners for executive clemency this Christmas season, the Department of Justice (DOJ) ought to prioritize the elderly, sick, and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Thus, said Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon urged humanitarian leaders to act resolutely in protecting the children, women, wounded, and vulnerable in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Photo from PRC In a speech at a conference in Vietnam on Nov. 22,...
In a bid to foster lasting peace, President Marcos has issued an executive order and several proclamations that grant amnesty to rebels and insurgents. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) By the authority of the President, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed...
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo (Facebook) ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo might have been designated deputy majority leader for communications. but he still acknowledges that he is a rookie in the league of Philippine legislators. That's why Tulfo...
EO Executive Optical, the country’s largest optical chain founded in 1968, opens its 300th store in SM Sto. Tomas. The optical store features updated interiors, new collections, improved facilities, and modern optical equipment. The shop's design incorporates teal blue hues and wood, creating a...
Senators on Tuesday, November 7 sought an investigation into why details of their executive meeting was released to the media and who was the colleague or person responsible for the leak. This was after Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada stood up during the Senate’s plenary session to...
Malacañang has lifted the suspension of Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III over corruption allegations. Suspended LTFRB chairman Teofilo Guadiz III (Contributed photo) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the suspension was lifted after...
Malacañang has transferred the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) under the Office of the President to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The transfer was made through Executive Order (EO) No. 45 dated Oct. 25. Under the EO, the move was part of the...
The world has gone digital. Today’s younger generation, most of whom are recognized as the world’s digital natives, has the most access to tablets and computers, whether for schoolwork or gaming. It’s not uncommon for many children today to develop near-sightedness, also called myopia. ...
In less than 30 minutes, a Senate finance subcommittee has approved the Office of the President’s (OP) proposed P10.7 billion budget for 2024. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin leads officials of the executive department in presenting the Office of the President's P10.7-billion proposed 2024...
The world has gone digital, and today's younger generation, recognized as the world's digital natives, has the most access to tablets and computers, whether for schoolwork or gaming. Thus, it's not uncommon for many children today to develop nearsightedness, also called Myopia. Unknown to many...
