The Philippine Coast Guard welcomes 128 new volunteers of PCG Auxiliary in Calatagan, Batangas on March 1, 2021. (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will no longer accept Chinese volunteers into its auxiliary force, a spokesperson said on Saturday, July 6. This developed as the Armed...
President Marcos has lauded government forces in Mindanao for successfully minimizing the threat posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and other enemies of the state in the province. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos said this during his visit to the headquarters of the...
President Marcos has called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) troops in Sulu to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections next year. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this as...
The lack of manpower continues to pose a “big concern” in addressing bullying and mental health concerns in schools nationwide. (Photo from Unsplash) This was highlighted in a statement issued by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) on July 4 after convening the...
Fourth-year Multimedia Arts students from Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila (LPU) unveiled their artistic prowess through an exhibit titled "Aurora: Array of an Endless" at Sine Pop! in Cubao from May 29 to 31, 2024. This event, a culmination of years of discovery and creativity, featured...
President Marcos' economic managers are set to convene with business journalists in an upcoming briefing, offering a comprehensive overview of the administration's economic policies and initiatives in response to the current economic challenges. The Economic Journalists Association of...
The Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines, SPARK! Philippines, and the local government of Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur successfully launched the #PeriodTowardsEmpowerment project. The inaugural session took place at the Bukasyon Center, followed by a second session at Barangay Calinggayan. The...
Utmost support poured out from senators on Tuesday, July 2, for the appointment of their colleague Senator Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara as the new secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), wishing him success in his new role. Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero congratulated Angara on...
Senators on Tuesday, July 2 criticized the decision of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) to approve a mere ₱35 daily minimum wage increase for workers in the National Capital Region (NCR). Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero called the move “grossly...
From left to right) AFP Chief of Staff Romeo Brawner Jr., DND Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. witness the capability demonstration of the air force during the 77th anniversary of the Philippine Air Force at the...
Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) announced that its Senior Executive Vice President Ana Maria Aboitiz Delgado will take the helm of the bank next year from current President and CEO Edwin R. Bautista who had been asked to extend his term in 2022. In a disclosure to the...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Friday, June 28 vowed that the Senate will focus on crafting laws that would alleviate the daily burdens of Filipinos. Guided by his vision, “Hayahay ang Buhay, Bayang Matiwasay,” Escudero said the Upper Chamber will continue to pass...
