President Marcos signed into law Republic Act 11984, or the “No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act” that mandates all public and private schools to allow disadvantaged students with unpaid tuition and other school fees to their take periodic and final examinations without required permits....
Last February 19, 2024, the Metro Manila Development Authority issued MMDA Regulation No. 24-022 series of 2024, prohibiting the traversing of e-vehicles, such as e-bikes and e-trikes, as well as tricycles, pedicabs, pushcarts, and "kuligligs" on national, circumferential, and radial roads in Metro...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has supported the proposed amendments of some provisions of the 2003 Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA), including the digitalization of the government procurement process, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman...
A bill declaring Baler in Aurora province as the “Birthplace of Philippine Surfing” lapsed into law last Aug. 6, a statement posted in the Official Gazette said. (Photo from the Surf Atlas) Republic Act No. 11957, also known as “An Act Recognizing the Municipality of Baler in the Province of...
Food security in our country has always relied upon the backbreaking toil of our farmers. Yet, throughout our history, protecting them has proven easier said than done. However, on July 7, 2023, a significant moment occurred in Malacañan as the President signed Republic Act 11953, also known as...
LAGUNA – Authorities collared two of Region 4A’s most wanted persons for statutory rape and acts of lasciviousness in separate operations in Calamba City on Wednesday, May 10. The Laguna Police Provincial Office (PPO) identified the suspects as alias Randy and alias Roy. Photos from Laguna...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed an administrative order creating an inter-agency committee for the commemoration of the 125th anniversary of Philippine independence. Philippine Air Force (PAF) aircraft conduct a flyby exercise practice at the Luneta Park in Manila on June 8,...
Vice President Sara Duterte does not forget where she came from, assuring the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) that it has the support of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) in bringing progress to the region through various “big-ticket projects.” Vice President Sara Duterte is the...
The proposed House bill which would amend Section 108 of Republic Act (RA) No. 8550 or the “Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998” has been passed on third reading at the House of Representatives. The House plenary (Photo by Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) During the House’s plenary session on...
The House Committee on Higher and Technical Education approved on Monday, Jan. 30, 25 bills that would establish technical vocation training centers in various municipalities and cities in the country. (TESDA/Manila Bulletin) The House panel, chaired by Baguio City Lone District Rep. Mark Go,...
Family transport with car for the environment Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) wants families to drive into a better world with the launch of its highly-anticipated seven-seater hybrid MPV, the new Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid. Car enthusiasts will be captivated by the Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki (SHVS)...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said prices and supply of basic manufactured goods in supermarkets have remained stable as he kickstarted the agency’s price monitoring and inspection efforts with more vigor this 2023. Pascual went on his first “Ikot Palengke” for the year on...
