Its iconic building is set for decommissioning Where a galaxy closes, another universe opens. Well, it is not to be taken literally in the case of the National Planetarium. On Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) announced the temporary closure of the National...
With the arrival of more coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) vaccine brands, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) said the government will now be focusing on the vaccination in the provinces. In an interview over ABS-CBN TeleRadyo on Tuesday, Oct 12, DILG Undersecretary and...
National Scientist Dr. Ramon C. Barba (Photo from DOST) National Scientist Ramon C. Barba, the scientist behind the year-round availability of fresh mangoes, died on October 10 at the age of 82, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said. Barba was known for his achievements in the field...
Local farmers will continue to suffer from low palay prices due to typhoons and continuous entry of cheaper, imported rice.
“Palay prices are expected to remain low in the coming weeks with the cumulative effects of typhoons and importation even during the harvest season,
The Senate Finance subcommittee on Tuesday, Oct. 12 swiftly approved the Commission on Audit’s (COA) proposed P14.463-billion budget for 2022. Senator Sonny Angara, chair of the Senate finance panel, automatically endorsed COA”s proposed funding to the plenary after no senators interpellated or...
The Muntinlupa City government awarded P100,000 to a public school teacher in the city who was named one of the 2021 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos. Muntinlupa Mayor Jaime Fresnedi gave the P100,000 incentive to Jason Albaro, head teacher III at Muntinlupa National High School...
National Scientist Dr. Ramon C. Barba has died at the age of 82. National Scientist Ramon Barba (NAST PHL website) This was confirmed by Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña to the Manila Bulletin on Monday, Oct. 11. Barba died on Sunday, Oct. 10....
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said Monday, Octorber 11, said solutions to address the hunger and joblessness brought by the pandemic should be the focus in the upcoming elections and not political colors. Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) “Our problem is not...
The Department of National Defense (DND) is looking forward to the completion of the procurement of amphibious armored combat vehicles and attack helicopters from Turkey to boost the capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). (Photo courtesy of Department of National Defense) DND...
Investors pressed for an increase in Philippine benchmark interest rates for short-term loans following the US Federal Reserve’s pronouncement that it will likely begin reducing its monthly bond purchases. At Monday's auction of Treasury bills, Oct. 11, the bellwether 91-day T-bill rate, which...
Construction is underway for the P557.8-million first phase of the National Academy of Sports (NAS), a green and climate-resilient learning center and training ground for deserving Filipino scholar-athletes at New Clark City, in Capas, Tarlac. From left to right: BCDA Senior Vice President Engr....
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Monday said he was ready to drop his presidential bid for the upcoming May 2022 elections should Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio finally decides to seek the presidency under the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) faction being led by Energy...
