The approval of the ₱16.1-billion budget for the country’s digital infrastructure under the Philippine Digital Infrastructure Project (PDIP) is a crucial milestone for the country’s technological advancement. Through this financial allocation approved by the National Economic and Development...
Food security is high on the agenda of the Marcos administration. Over the weekend, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) raised the alarm on foreigners renting or buying large tracts of land in Nueva Ecija and other rice-producing provinces, as well as areas in Palawan facing...
The entire Diocese of Antipolo, covering the whole of Rizal Province and Marikina City, held thanksgiving Masses as gratitude to Pope Francis. At the Antipolo Cathedral, also known as the International Shrine of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, all the Holy Masses of the day, June 26, were...
Drug abuse and illicit trafficking pose significant threats to societies worldwide. As we commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking today, it is crucial to recognize the far-reaching consequences of these issues. What are the adverse effects of drug abuse...
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Antipolo in Antipolo City, Rizal Province, marked its 41 st anniversary of canonical establishment on Tuesday, June 25. Antipolo Bishop Ruperto C. Santos officiated a Eucharistic celebration at 8 a.m. at the Antipolo Cathedral, now known as the International Shrine of...
Today and tomorrow, participants at the 45th National Conference of Employers at the Manila Hotel are focusing on Job Generation in a Technology-Driven Environment. Indeed, technology is the defining element for job creation and employment. Employers are seeking to hire young people who are coming...
Walkable cities are not new. There are many of them around the world, most of them becoming tourist attractions because of their Old World charm, or efficient modern facilities, or serene nature landscape. Many Filipinos who have visited a walkable city in Europe, US, or Asia, talk about...
When the SIM Card Registration Act was signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in 2022, it was welcomed with so much optimism with its promise to curb text scams and fraud. By requiring the registration of subscriber identification module (SIM) cards, the law’s objective is to eliminate the...
Binangonan Mayor Cesar Ynares led the “Kasalang Barangay 2024”, a barangay-based mass wedding ceremony that formalized the union of 30 couples. Sponsored by Barangay Tatala, Binangonan Chairman Fermin Unida and his wife Elsa Unida with the support of the barangay council, the mass...
Seventeen priority legislative measures have been submitted for enactment by the 19th Congress during its final session from July 2024 to June 2025 by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC). Urgency is emphasized as increasing attention to partisan activities is likely as...
Understanding the situation of the typical household enables a better appreciation of the role of fathers in Philippine society today. According to the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA): “Households in the Philippines have an average of 4.2...
Simultaneous joint operations by the Rizal government’s anti-illegal drugs operatives resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs worth more than P3,500,000 from June 13 to 15. The biggest haul happened on June 13 in Taytay, Rizal where P3,450,000 worth of shabu were seized by operatives of the...
