Human rights lawyer Jose Manuel 'Chel' Diokno expressed dismay on Saturday, Jan. 29, over the Bloomberg survey that ranked the Philippines at the bottom on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) resilience. Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno (Photo from Diokno’s campaign team) Diokno, a senatorial aspirant,...
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has recognized the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) for its contribution in fighting money laundering and financing of terrorism. In a statement, the government’s gaming regulator and operator said it received commendation from AMLC for its...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) collaborated with Medical Research Council-United Kingdom for three projects on infectious diseases in the country. DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" de la Peña (Screencap from DOSTv)...
The National Arts Council Singapore announces the presentation of Pulp III: A Short Biography of the Banished Book at the Singapore Pavilion at the 59th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia THE VANISHING Film still, 16th century edition of Petrarch's work, censored in...
Be sure to visit ‘Babangon Tayo: Filipino Fashion for a Cause’ this weekend It has been a month since Typhoon Odette has struck many areas in the Visayas and Mindanao regions, and still, survivors need help in order to get back on their feet. In light of this situation, the Fashion and Design...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday, Jan. 19, rallied her "kakampinks" or supporters to keep their fighting spirit in the campaign towards the May elections. Vice President Leni Robredo speaks during the virtual meet and greet with her supporters from Metro Manila on...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo said on Wednesday, Jan. 19, there should be a law that will provide the mechanism for persons with disabilities (PWDs) to participate in crafting policies that directly impact them. Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo holds a virtual...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo wants to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to address the country’s high unemployment rate and job losses amid the pandemic. Vice President Leni Robredo speaks to her supporters from Laguna during a virtual greet and meet event...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo told the transport sector that they will have a “say” on who she will appoint as the secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and head of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) if she wins in May 2022. Vice...
Former youth leader is first Filipino to win City Council bid in New England FILIPINO IN NEW ENGLAND Councilor Constantino Alinsug (seated, first form left) with other members of the City Council of Lynn, Massachusetts. The former Cebuano youth leader is the first Filipino to be elected to a City...
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has cited the initiatives of the Capital Market Development Council (CMDC) to make the Philippine financial system “broad-based and inclusive” as among the lasting legacies of the body under the Duterte administration. In step with President Duterte’s...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo is banking on her flagship anti-poverty program, Angat Buhay, to steamroll her presidential campaign and by doing on-the-ground campaigning. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) But because of the pandemic, this on-the-ground and face-to-face...
