As kids become more digitally-savvy, parents play a big role in keeping their children safe online. It is crucial to be aware of the potential risks children are vulnerable to such as inappropriate content, online bullying and even exploitation. It's increasingly important for parents to be more...
Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo said that "safety nets" for local industries must be established under the era of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo speaks during a press briefing. (Ellson Quismorio/ File photo/ MANILA...
China “did not direct lasers” at the crew of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) at Ayungin Shoal last week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said, stressing that the handheld device meant to check speed and intended for navigation safety “does not inflict damage.” (Photo from Philippine Coast...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has conducted a road safety seminar for the personnel of bus companies plying the Metro Manila and nearby provinces routes. Roque I. Verzosa III, director of the LTO-NCR West, said the move is part of the government's program to have safer roads for all...
After the air traffic system glitch at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) joined by the Safe Travel Alliance (STA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the House and Senate to reconsider the bill creating the Philippine...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara Filipino families reunited during the holidays. For many, it was the first opportunity to be with each other again since the pandemic started in 2020. It was sweeter for many Overseas Filipino Workers, or OFWs, who toiled abroad despite the threat of Covid-19. The...
DOH Local government units (LGUs) were urged to establish their own committee that will ensure access to clean drinking water in their respective areas. This action was discussed during the meeting of the Inter-Agency Committee on Environmental Health (IACEH) last Jan. 16, said Department of Health...
The Communication, Navigation and Surveillance for Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) system at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) was disabled by a power outage at around 9:50 a.m. on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, triggering the cancellation of some 300 flights affecting around 56,000...
Emirates, the world’s largest passenger airline, has completed its latest IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) with zero findings – the equivalent of a perfect score, and a rare occurrence in the industry given the complexity of airline operations. “Safety is one of Emirates’ core values,...
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano urged residents to watch the fireworks displays in 10 selected areas in the city for the safe celebration of New Year. Rubiano said it is safer for residents to watch the fireworks displays than exploding firecrackers in residential areas in welcoming the 2023....
Despite being called "harmless merrymakers", children still need adults supervision when playing with light-up hand clappers, spinning pens and wands, and the substitute noisemaker "torotot", an environment and toxic watchdog stressed. (Photo courtesy of EcoWaste Coalition) In a statement, EcoWaste...
ILOILO CITY – The city government has reminded residents to be safe from fire this New Year after more than five fire incidents hit this city in less than a week. A FIRE hit Barangay Veterans Village in Iloilo City on Dec. 26. (Mentchie Rabe) “We are urging residents to follow fire safety...
