The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) urged local government units to provide free electricity to the most vulnerable households in the country. ULAP President Dakila “Dax’’ Cua said the 100 percent discount on electricity charges is a timely intervention amid ...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) under VP Sara Duterte on Tuesday, April 21, announced the extension of operating hours for its “Libreng Sakay” (free ride) program across the National Capital Region (NCR) in response to the scheduled three-day transport strike, set to run until April 23....
BEIJING, China — The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit this year is expected to help settle differences between the economic powerhouses of China and the United States (US), as the regional bloc works to affirm an open trade policy, according to China National Committee for Pacific...
BEIJING, China — Beijing is leveraging its role as host of this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum to revive momentum for a massive regional free trade zone, seeking to counter a global tide of protectionism and fragmented commerce. In a discussion paper released Friday,...
Delegates explored the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) during the 2026 World Journalists Conference, gaining firsthand insight into South Korea’s premier investment hub. Participants to the recent World Journalists Conference (WJC) 2026, including Manila Bulletin, visited Songdo Central Park...
LAOAG CITY – The provincial government of Ilocos Norte is expanding its “Libreng Sakay” (free ride) program to include new routes and adjusted schedules to better serve workers, students, and residents this April. In an advisory issued Wednesday, the Metro Ilocos Norte Council (MINC)...
BACOLOD CITY – A couple from this highly-urbanized city extended help on Saturday, April 11, by providing free fuel in a gasoline station to 500 motorcycle and tricycle drivers struggling from consecutive fuel price increases. Sanny and Shiela Bico said that this is their way of expressing...
Additional medicines have been included in the Muntinlupa City government 's RIDEMed Program for senior citizens. The RIDEMed Program, or Responsive Integrated Delivery of Essential Medicines, provides free medicines delivered to the homes of seniors aged 80 and above, as well as bedridden...
The Senior Citizens Party-list has partnered with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) for the Legal Assistance Program for Senior Citizens. The memorandum of agreement (MOA) was signed by Senior Citizens Rep. Rodolfo “Ompong” Ordanes and IBP National President Allan Panalong. National...
Countries that embrace smoke-free alternatives such as e-cigarettes, heated tobacco and nicotine pouches are experiencing a faster decline in cigarette smoking compared to those with restrictive policies, according to a series of international studies and historical data. A recent large-scale...
President Marcos announced that the new four-kilometer segment of the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX) will be toll-free until December this year. Marcos made the announcement as he led the opening of the expressway 's Aliaga-Cabanatuan Section in Nueva Ecija on Tuesday, March 31. "Itong...
Did you know that the House of Representatives has recently launched a free ride program benefitting commuters traveling from San Jose del Monte,in Bulacan to Welcome Rotonda in Quezon City? Dubbed "Biyaheng Damayan: Libreng Sakay mula sa Kongreso", the program is part of a temporary transport...
