The House of Representatives is bent on passing measures that seek to empower local government units (LGUs) and make them more effective participants in national development. House Speaker Martin Romualdez addresses the members of the Provincial Board Members League League of the Philippines...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday, February 21 said the Optical Media Board (OMB) has outlived its purpose and would best be abolished. Estrada made the statement as he filed Senate Bill No. 1904, which calls for its abolition. “The significant technological advancements in the media landscape...
The Marcos administration has been aggressively promoting the country's priority sectors, such as green, innovative, and sustainable manufacturing and services, to attract more foreign investors, Malacañang said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Citing...
All “necessary measures” will be taken if the American film “Plane” is found to be harmful to the reputation of Filipinos as well as the country, said the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) on Thursday, Feb. 16. This was after Filipino Senators raised their...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on Thursday, Feb. 2, approved the establishment of a 6-billion-worth cancer hospital in Manila. But this has prompted some to ask: Is the establishment of a Cancer Center necessary? Cancer remains a national health priority, according to the...
As the validity of the provisional authorities or franchise for traditional jeepneys will last only until March 31, a ranking official of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) urged operators and drivers to join the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP). MB...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. approved the implementation of seven infrastructure projects worth P154.72 billion, including a cancer center for the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH), the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) announced. In a...
A Notice to Appear has been issued by the Movie And Television Review And Classification Board (MTRCB) to the producers of the motion picture, Mang Kanor, over unpermitted showing and explicit content. Courtesy of Movie and Television Review and Classification Board In a statement on Tuesday, Jan....
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has appointed the new chairperson and eight members of the Marawi Compensation Board. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos has designated Maisara C. Dandamun-Latiph as the new chairperson of the Marawi Compensation Board on Jan. 30, Malacañang said...
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...
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) on Friday, Jan. 27, signed a partnership with Vivamax, Inc (Viva) to promote "Responsableng Panonood" or Responsible Viewership. Courtesy of Viva Prime In a statement, MTRCB said that this agreement will "carry out programs and...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Tan Eggs have been on everyone’s mind, especially after the latest onion fiasco. Supply has been low due to a number of factors, including the spread of avian flu and the resulting reluctance of some growers to continue with their businesses because of this, plus the...
