A policy by Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Nicolas Torre III requiring cops to respond to crimes within five minutes has resulted in the apprehension of 265,115 local ordinance violators in Metro Manila in just a little over one month. A report from the National Capital Region...
Senator Mark Villar said on Saturday, June 5 that he did not participate in any capacity whatsoever in transactions or potential transactions between PrimeWater and any of its partner districts. ' 'I wish to take this opportunity to clarify that I have no direct or indirect ownership or...
TACLOBAN CITY – Newly-elected Northern Samar second district Rep. Edwin Ongchuan has filed a bill institutionalizing the position of Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer (LEDIPO) in all local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines. House Bill 602 seeks to amend...
At the recently concluded “Anahaw Bloom: Fragrance in Full Bloom” fragrance convention, Manila Bulletin Lifestyle took a closer look at the rising stars of the local perfume scene—homegrown brands that are creating world-class scents with passion and purpose. Here are three that deserve a...
Gone are the days when the perfume shelves in the Philippines were dominated by imported names. A fragrant revolution is underway, and it 's being led by a new generation of Filipino perfumers and scent enthusiasts who are bottling the scent of home—one local ingredient at a time....
Malacañang has declared multiple special nonworking days in June and July in various parts of the country through a series of proclamations signed to honor local festivals, anniversaries, and historic figures. Based on the signed proclamations, the local holidays were declared to allow residents...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is ramping up its efforts to make the Philippines more attractive for investors by cracking down on local government units (LGUs) that have yet to comply with the government’s mandate in ease of doing business. Last week, ARTA Secretary Ernesto Perez shared...
More than 72,000 local and overseas job opportunities will open on June 12 through the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) job fair held in celebration of Independence Day. DOLE Assistant Secretary Patrick Patriwirawan Jr. said some 800 employers from various industries are expected to...
This year’s celebration of Independence Day becomes even more exciting and meaningful with the opening of the fourth edition of Likha. Spearheaded by the Office of the First Lady, Louise Araneta-Marcos, Likha is a highly anticipated event that celebrates the Philippines’ rich artistry and...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) called on the local government units (LGUs) to enhance their energy-saving initiatives by implementing the “Government Energy Management Program (GEMP)." This is in line with Republic Act (RA) 11285 otherwise known as The Energy...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) have committed to strengthening the country’s tourism industry by ensuring a stable and affordable supply of local agricultural products that reflect the nation’s cultural heritage and meet growing visitor demand. DOT...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has set up a program that provides barangays with manuals to guide them on appropriate and adequate response to various levels and phases of disasters. Dubbed as “Kap is Ready,” the DILG explained that it is a comprehensive manual...
