The Department of Health (DOH) said on Friday, Aug. 12 that it will be allotting P15 billion for multi-specialty centers as part of the Philippine Health Facility Development Plan (PHFDP). DOH "We have initially identified and prioritized neonatal, heart, lungs, kidney and cancer as part of this...
The younger population plays a pivotal role in developing the country, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) said Friday, August 12, as it joined the global celebration of the International Youth Day. POLICEMEN and youths dance in a "Zumba for a Cause" event for flood victims in Banaue, Ifugao. (File...
The Philippine Army (PA) is encouraging the public to join the noble profession of arms as it announced that it will recruit at least 400 aspiring officers in various fields of specialization. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army) Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., Army commanding general, said the ongoing...
Method Wheels salutes the 5 th Fighter Wing of PAF It has always been the dream of boys to drive a monster truck or fly in a fighter jet. Inspired by the recent Top Gun: Maverick movie, the team at Wheel Gallery — the Official Distributor of Method Race Wheels — thought it would be awesome to...
'TOL VIEWS Senator Francis N. Tolentino As an archipelago, a strong Philippine Navy is of utmost importance to secure and preserve the safety, sovereignty, and independence of the country. The Navy is our first defense against incursions in the Philippine shores. Under Article X, Section 21 of the...
The Department of Trade and Industry has issued suggested retail prices (SRP) bulletins on basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) and school supplies taking into consideration increased prices in raw materials and distribution costs. The two new SRP bulletins will take effect Friday, Aug....
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) called on appropriate agencies to investigate “erring” content creators that promote sexual harassment, child abuse, and exploitation. (Unsplash) “Recently a concerned citizen brought to our attention a social media page and video streaming platform...
The Philippines remained the best performing country in Asia in terms of gender parity, but the country’s ranking slid down from 17th in 2021 to 19th in 2022 based on World Economic Forum’s latest Gender Gap Report. The Philippines ranked 19th in the Global Gender Gap Index 2022 (Image courtesy...
Big bakers have expressed willingness to reduce the use of sugar in the production of bread products, particularly pandesal, to help alleviate the tight supply of sugar, support sugar farmers, and promote healthy eating in the country, Johnlu Koa, president of the country’s largest commercial...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and Philippine Racing Commission (PHILRACOM) signed a memorandum of agreement for the sponsorship of horse racing events for CY 2022 on Aug. 4 at the Philracom Office in Makati City. (Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office) According to PCSO, the...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has expressed its support to a legislative move that seeks to institutionalize the use of the term "West Philippine Sea" to pertain to the air space, seabed, and subsoil on the western side of the Philippine archipelago. DFA spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza...
More than 25 of the country’s top retail and marketing experts will converge at the 28th National Retail Conference and Stores Asia Expo (NRCE) to help mentor local retailers as they get ready for robust growth amid new market conditions and forces brought about by the pandemic. The two-day NRCE,...
