(Unsplash) The Department of Information And Communications Technology (DICT) under Secretary Ivan John Uy has trumpeted the “remarkable” progress the agency has achieved in enhancing the Philippines’ digital infrastructure and services, particularly...
The government has released an additional P3 billion to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to sustain the implementation of the Free Public Internet Access Program (FPIAP) nationwide. Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman approved the...
(Getty Images) Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan is urging Congress to swiftly approve a proposed measure that aims to expand the list of free vaccines given to Filipinos in all stages of life. In a statement on Monday, Aug. 19,...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, Aug. 14 said the country will likely remain free of tropical cyclones until at least the weekend. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” is...
At least 1,500 patients in Rizal province have benefitted from the free medical services under the Lab for All program of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. Lab for All program (Photo courtesy of Liza Marcos) The First Lady brought the free medical services program to Rizal province on Thursday, Aug....
The Philippines may remain tropical cyclone-free in the coming week, based on the weekly weather outlook issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, Aug. 9. While the country may not have a tropical cyclone, rain showers and...
Free shipping emerged as the biggest factor influencing online purchase decisions among Filipinos, according to a report by e-commerce platform Shopify. Based on the Southeast Asia Retail Report 2024 published by Shopify, a staggering eight out of 10 Filipino online shoppers regard free shipping as...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City-based Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) has pushed for a local measure implementing a weekly car-free day on certain streets here. Lemuel Manalo, IDIS program coordinator, said that the measure would require the people here not to use their...
President Marcos has lauded government forces in Mindanao for successfully minimizing the threat posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and other enemies of the state in the province. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos said this during his visit to the headquarters of the...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, July 2, said it has not monitored a tropical cyclone near or inside the country’s area of responsibility that may influence the weather conditions in the next two to three days. Although the...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go said he is optimistic that the Free College Entrance Examinations Act would open up more opportunities for natural-born Filipino students gain access to higher education. Go believes Republic Act No. 12006 will cater more to economically disadvantaged yet...
Senators on Friday, June 28 were elated as more students will gain access to free college education as the Free College Entrance Examinations Act has lapsed into law and took effect immediately. Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero hailed its passage, saying the legislation, which aims to...
