It's a rare thing now, seeing people read—even more so reading with actual physical books. Because of this, we are very excited about this latest announcement by the National Book Development Board (NBDB). The NBDB, best known for the Book Nook, is a program where the agency sets up reading and...
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) said on Thursday, May 4, that it has been closely monitoring Angat Dam after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) raised the El Niño Alert. (File photo) NWRB Executive Director Dr. Sevillo David Jr. said...
A total of 1,370 IT business process management (ITBPM) firms with combined investments of P8.185 billion have transferred their registration to the Board of Investments (BOI) from other investment promotion agencies (IPAs) to continue enjoying fiscal perks even if they operate under the...
A total of 1,370 IT business process management (ITBPM) firms with combined investments of P8.185 billion have transferred their registration to the Board of Investments (BOI) from other investment promotion agencies (IPAs) to continue enjoying fiscal perks even if they operate under the...
Speakers from various University of the Philippines (UP) sectors criticize the "problems" in the university's state of governance in light of Atty. Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II's appointment as the new UP Diliman chancellor. In a public forum called "Pamamahala sa UP: Saan Tayo Ngayon, Saan Tayo...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Wednesday evening, April 26, that 983 out of 2,935 passed the Electronics Engineers Licensure Examination (ECE) and 1,641 out of 2,227 passed the Electronics Technicians Licensure Examination (ECT) held in April. Courtesy of PRC Joshua Aniken...
The government is coming up with ways to store rainwater that could be used during the dry season as a way to manage water resources in the country. In a statement, Malacañang said the move will be initiated through the National Water Resources Board (NWRB). "Sa ngayon po ang tinitingnan natin is...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) denied on Friday, April 21, that alleged communist leaders and couple Benito and Wilma Tiamzon were imprisoned and tortured before being killed by soldiers in Catbalogan City, Samar last year as the military leadership branded as “propaganda” the claims...
CEBU CITY -- Board passers in Lapu-Lapu City received cash incentives from the city government. Lapu-Lapu Mayor Junard Chan on Thursday, April 20, led the distribution of cash rewards to 150 board passers from Lapu-Lapu. Each board passer got P5,000 while a topnotcher received a whopping P100,000....
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Wednesday, April 19, announced that 1,210 out of 2,558 passed the April 2023 Licensure Examination for Midwives. Courtesy of PRC It was given by the Board of Midwifery in the National Capital Region, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo,...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) hailed on Tuesday, April 18, the arrest and eventual deportation of alleged communist leader Eric Casilao in Malaysia. (Photo via MANILA BULLETIN) Col. Medel Aguilar, AFP spokesperson, said Casilao was “behind all the atrocities and crimes” committed by...
BEST OF THE BEST Asia’s 50 Best Bars to hold ceremony in Hong Kong, highlighting the city as a breeding ground for cocktail-making talent and creativity (Photo courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism Board) Asia’s very best bartenders and drinks industry talent will gather in Hong Kong this July as the...
