The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has started printing the official ballots for the plebiscite in Maguindanao. Comelec/MB In a notice, the poll body announced that the printing of the official ballots for the Sept. 17 plebiscite commenced on August 2 at the National Printing Office in Quezon...
The National Youth Commission (NYC) released an advisory on Wednesday, Aug. 1 encouraging all Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) leaders to mobilize the youth to take part in "Brigada Eskwela" 2022. (File Photo / National Youth Commission) This call includes SK leaders in all provinces, cities,...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the release of targeted subsidies to the most vulnerable Filipino families will cushion the impact of elevated prices of oil and other commodities. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said on Wednesday, Aug. 3, that it is...
Four National University seniors have committed to play for their last player year in the UAAP as the Lady Bulldogs seek for their second straight championship come Season 85. (UAAP Photo) NU announced the development on social media and confirmed that the four Lady Bulldogs namely Princess Robles,...
The national government borrowed more than expected after interest rate for long-term Philippine debt papers declined. At a Bureau of the Treasury auction on Tuesday, Aug. 2, the coupon rate for the 3.5-year Treasury bond fetched at 5.250 percent, below the secondary market rate of 5.489 percent....
The National Citizens Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) welcomed the appointment of George Garcia as chairman of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Photo Namfrel FB In an interview, Namfrel Secretary General Eric Alvia said they welcome the appointment of Garcia as this allows "continuity...
A way to celebrate August as Buwan ng ‘mga’ Wika Since 1997, by virtue of Proclamation no. 1041, the Philippines observes the month of August as “Buwan ng Wikang Pambasa” or National Language Month. But through the years, we’ve realized that there are more languages and dialects that must...
Bulacan Gov. Daniel R. Fernando reported on Monday, August 1, that the Provincial Health Office has collected a total of 252 bags of blood through the Mobile Blood Donation (MBD) program at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in the City of Malolos. The program was conducted in cooperation with the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has declared a 10-day period of national mourning over the passing of former President Fidel V. Ramos. Former president Fidel V. Ramos (REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco / MANILA BULLETIN) Maros declared July 31 to Aug. 9 as a Period of National Mourning. The signed...
The Social Security System (SSS) on Monday, Aug. 1, announced that it will grant a Calamity Assistance Package to members and pensioners in areas declared under a state of calamity by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Social Security System (FACEBOOK) This is in light of...
SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia -- The United States' quest to dominate the oceans and NATO's expansion are the biggest threats facing Russia, according to a new Russian naval doctrine signed by President Vladimir Putin on Sunday. Russia's President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech as he takes part in the...
A 37-year-old man who allegedly robbed an Indian national was seriously injured when he was shot by responding policemen on July 31 in Las Piñas City. Police identified the suspect as Gian Bautista, a resident of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. He suffered a gunshot wound in the body and was rushed...
