Twenty startups offering sustainable solutions to environmental issues in Cagayan de Oro, Dumaguete, and Manila recently received support from the United States government. (Photo courtesy of US Embassy in the Philippines) The Philippines-based startups completed on July 21 the US Embassy’s Green...
A Senate without fiscalizers loses its potency and forfeits its credentials as a democratic body, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday, July 24, said. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri delivers his speech at the opening of the Senate's Second Regular Session of the 19th Congress...
As the nation gears up to hear President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. deliver his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 24, Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go hopes to hear the country’s leader highlight concrete steps towards a path of inclusive economic recovery. ...
The Senate is ready to hit the ground running and pass priority bills and other key pieces of legislation when it opens the Second Regular Session of the 19 th Congress on Monday, July 24, 2023, according to Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri. ...
Ease of doing business to reduce corruption in government topped the wish list of the business sector that they want President Marcos to commit in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, July 24. Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President George T. Barcelon said that top of...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed confidence that the Philippines will be safer and more secure, with Gen. Romeo Brawner leading the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as he vowed continued support for the country's uniformed personnel. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos...
Former senator Franklin Drilon on Friday, July 21 called on former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte to fully disclose to the public the issues he had discussed with China’s President Xi Jinping during his recent meeting with the latter. Photo courtesy of...
The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) on Thursday, July 20, released a memorandum authorizing unit heads to adopt work-from-arrangement for their personnel during the State of the National Address (SONA) next week. Photo credit to UPD In the Memorandum No. ECLV-23-013 signed by the...
As the first university to launch a doctoral program in artificial intelligence (AI) in the country, the University of the Philippines (UP) is in the process of formulating guidelines for "responsible" AI use. Read: [...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is establishing legal ground for the targeted revocation of a previous resolution allowing pass-through of the 3.0-percent franchise tax of transmission firm National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to electricity consumers. “Our legal team is...
The Philippines has a wide variety of plants that can be utilized as natural food colorings, providing an enticing visual appeal to various dishes. These plants not only add vibrant colors but also bring unique flavors and nutritional benefits to culinary creations. Here are some of the plants...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Thursday, July 20, led the topping-off ceremony for the new Senate building located in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. From left to right: former senator Ralph Recto, former Senate president Vicente Sotto III, Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz"...
