President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed confidence that he has chosen the right official to lead the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as his choice, Lieutenant General Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, formally took over the helm of the military force Monday, Aug. 8. President Ferdinand...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda explained on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 6 just how imperative it is for President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to settle the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) leadership squabble as soon as possible. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda "The leadership...
THIS ten-wheel wing van truck was one of three vehicles involved in a smashup in General Santos City Thursday, August 4. (General Santos City police traffic unit FB) GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Ten persons died in a three-vehicle pile-up in General Santos City Thursday, August 4. Killed were Lalaine...
A total of P30-million worth of scholarship funds has been allotted for the skills training to residents of areas affected by the recent magnitude 7 earthquake in Northern Luzon, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) announced Friday, August 5. TESDA In a statement, TESDA...
The recovery in air travel remains strong, based on the International Air Transport Association (IATA)'s first half of the year passenger data released last night, August 4. “Demand for air travel remains strong. After two years of lockdowns and border restrictions people are taking advantage of...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is encouraging its members and pensioners affected by the recent earthquake in Abra to avail of the pension fund’s emergency loan. Jose Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso, GSIS president and general manager, said their emergency loan program is now open...
Global air cargo markets are healthy and stable, according to the latest findings of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released Wednesday night (August 3). “Air cargo demand over the first half of 2022 was 2.2 percent above pre-COVID levels (first half 2019)," said Willie Walsh,...
The Pasig City General Hospital (PCGH) is now a certified mother-baby friendly facility, the local government announced on Monday, Aug. 1, after the hospital received its accreditation from the Department of Health (DOH). Photo courtesy of Dodot Jaworski Facebook Page The certificate of...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) expressed willingness to manage the military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pension fund once it is enacted into law. Jose Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso, GSIS president and general manager, said pension fund is open to cooperate with the national...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has expressed interest to participate in the infrastructure program that the Marcos administration wants to pursue over the next six years. In a briefing, Jose Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso, GSIS president and general manager, said the pension fund...
A groundbreaking ceremony was held last June 30, 2022 to inaugurate a 100-hectare mixed-use district, which will be co-developed by Federal Land, Inc., SM Prime Holdings, Inc., and SMDC. This will be the first phase of Riverpark North, a vibrant new masterplanned township in General Trias,...
The Pasay City General Hospital (PCGH) is no longer accepting patients after all its medical and surgery clean wards, medical and pedia transition wards and emergency room beds have reached full capacity. The hospital also informed the public that the hospital waiting list for emergency room (ER)...
