San Miguel Corp.’s Luzon Clean Water Development Corporation (LCWDC) was cleared to increase water rates in areas covered by the Bulacan Bulk Water Supply Project (BBWSP). In a statement, Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) announced that LCWD will impose a P0.35 centavos per cubic...
Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Philippines in its humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) efforts to address the threats of natural disasters. Photo from the Japanese Embassy in Manila The Japanese Embassy in Manila made the statement following the conclusion of...
OMJ hosts (from left) Bea Binene, Arnell Ignacio, and Tuesday Niu “Oh My Job,” hosted by the power trio of Arnell Ignacio, Tuesday Niu and Bea Binene, will have Atty. Karen Trayvilla, Department of Labor and Employment Director of the Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns, as its guest in the...
When we think of farmers, the first image that usually comes to mind is a middle-aged man who is transplanting seedlings to the field. Very little attention is given to women farmers because of age-old traditions and stereotypes in farming. Around a quarter of the agricultural workforce in the...
President Duterte led on Thursday, Nov. 18 the simultaneous inauguration of eight seaport development projects in Mindoro, bringing to 16 the number of such projects that have been inaugurated under the "Build, Build, Build" program in less than a month's time. (From left to right) President...
Melissa shares her journey and inspires others with her spirituality Melissa de Leon-Joseph is known to many as a versatile actress and host of popular TV programs in the early 2000s. In 2005, her life took a dramatic turn. Melissa discovered a lump in her breast. Her doctor removed the lump, which...
Marginalized communities in the fourth class municipality of Damulog, Bukidnon will soon benefit from the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) implementation of Project AQWAH or “Advancement on the Quality of Water Available for Household use through establishment of Water Reservoir...
CAVITE - The provincial government is pre-launching its free public WiFi service called LINKod Kabitenyo, which aims to provide free internet access to students, residents, and visitors. From Nov. 15 to 22, the service will be available on a trial basis in Bacoor, Imus, and Dasmariñas –...
Dear leader, As I write to you, leaders of all kinds are at Glasgow, oceans away in the United Kingdom for the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference. It’s dubbed as “the most important climate event of the century.” COP, for the readers, stands for the “Conference of the Parties.”...
The pandemic has exposed a lot of vulnerabilities in our society and widened the disparity between the “haves” and the “have-nots.” This kind of division was also felt more by a segment in our population—Persons with Disability (PWDs). Prior to the pandemic, PWDs already faced...
Coffee Project welcomes the holiday season with the release of its 2022 planner set. These planner sets come in four different designs which represent different personas: adventurous, artistic, passionate, and writer. Each has a journal included to pen your thoughts and organize your plans in the...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) vowed Thursday, Nov. 4, to strengthen efforts to reduce pollution in Manila Bay. Hundreds of people plunge into the cool water of Manila Bay at the breakwater in Macapagal Boulevard in Pasay City amidst the pandemic. (Photo by Ali Vicoy / MANILA...
