As shared recently by the Philippines’ number one financial super app, GCash, young professionals are becoming more independent, budget conscious, and open to trying simple ways to earn more. On the other hand, owners of MSMEs struggle to find accessible financing to expand their business and...
At least three freedom parks in Manila will be reserved for the rallyists who are planning to hold protest actions during the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on June 30, an official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) disclosed on Monday, June 27. Police Maj. Gen....
President Duterte led the 124th commemoration of the country's independence at Rizal Park in Manila on Sunday, June 12, his last Independence Day rites before his six-year term ends on June 30. For the last time, President Duterte leads the commemoration of the country's 124th Independence Day at...
Philippine Consulate General in Hawaii launches Flag Day exhibit ONWARD TO INDEPENDENCE Bulos (center) leads the commemoration of Philippine National Flag Days in Hawaii. Various activities are slated for the celebration including an exhibit, online trivia on the flag, Filipino Food Week, and the...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario-Braid In two days, the country will face one of its most challenging political exercises. This comes six days after the commemoration of World Press Freedom Day which this year marks an important watershed. More than the years before, there has been a marked...
Despite falling several places in the ranking, Malacañang pointed out that the Philippines is not red-tagged in Reporters Without Borders's (RSF's) 2022 world press freedom index. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (Malacañang photo) Communications Secretary Martin Andanar made this...
Presidential aspirant Senator Manny Pacquiao has warned the public against a certain presidential candidate who continues to refuse media interviews and said "if you have good intentions, you are open to share your plans and platforms." "Pero kung hindi maganda ang intensyon mo syempre may itatago...
President Duterte has signed into law declaring every 30th of August the "National Press Freedom Day." According to the Republic Act. 11699, signed by Duterte on Apr. 13 and was obtained by the media on Apr. 27, August 30 of every year is declared as such in honor of Marcelo H. Del Pilar, the...
Tarlac 2nd district Rep. Victor Yap is seeking clarification from Malacañang as to what provisions in the SIM Card Registration Bill supposedly infringe upon the freedom of speech and the right to privacy of individuals. (Nordwood themes/ Unsplash) This, after the enrolled bill was vetoed by...
For its eighth edition, ‘Five Films For Freedom’ sheds light on the LGBTQIA+ experience abroad In the Philippines, the LGBTQIA+ Community’s presence on mass media is as vibrant as its rainbow flag. We see queer stories narrated by queer creatives on different platforms, giving Filipinos a...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario-Braid Among the worrisome findings of this UNESCO global study that had recently come out, were that press freedom continues its downward trend with 85 percent of the world’s population experiencing a decline over the past five years. In addition to the Covid-19...
Vice President Leni Robredo said it was the Filipinos' love for the country that gave them the courage to fight for their freedom and made the 1986 People Power Revolution successful. Vice President Leni Robredo (VPLR Media Bureau) Robredo made the statement Friday, Feb. 25, as the country...
