It could be recalled that former President Rodrigo Duterte vetoed a bill requiring the mandatory registration of SIM cards of mobile phone users. At that time, Malacañang said that Duterte “did not agree with the social media registration,” which, to some experts, is a good move, as the lack...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) joins the country in celebrating National Nutrition Month this July with the theme, “New normal na nutrisyon, sama-samang gawan ng solusyon! (New normal nutrition, together we create a solution!)” A Red Cross volunteer provides hot meals to an Aeta during the...
Senator Grace Poe has refiled her bill seeking to improve internet service and access across the country. (Office of Senator Grace Poe) “The internet has become a necessity as indispensable as electricity and water. We rely on it for health, education, business, governance and more," Poe said....
Here’s the full list of finalists for the 39th National Book Awards Continuing its mission of putting the spotlight on Filipino literature and authors, the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) announce the comeback of the National Book Awards. This is such a...
The national government borrowed lower than programmed after Philippine benchmark interest rates for short-term loans rose on looming aggressive tightening. At Monday's auction of Treasury bills on July 11, the government sold only P13.16 billion worth of short-term IOUs, below the P15 billion...
This is Ricardo “Ricky” Lee’s response when he was honored as one of the newest national artists (Film and Broadcast Arts) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on June 29, 2022. “Ang karangalang ito ay para sa anak kong si Kiko at sa mga apo kong sina Aika at Ace, sa mga nag-nominate...
Pursuant to Proclamation No. 250 signed on April 20, 1998, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) will be celebrating Cultural Communities Week from July 10 until July 16. Cultural Communities Week 2022 (Image courtesy of NCIP) By virtue of this proclamation, the Cultural Communities...
The Institute of Plant Breeding houses a gene bank and several production areas where four promising mango selections have been growing. The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) on June 8, 2022, announced nine new varieties and...
The Philippines aims for its third straight win against Malaysia to keep the fire burning and move closer to the semifinals of the 2022 AFF Women's Championship at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. The Filipinas celebrate after Tahnai Annis (second from right) found the back of the net in the 19th minute...
Do many people still have a “go bag” survival kit tucked near the front door? Years ago, a government information campaign successfully convinced many to have a “go bag” just in case one needed to evacuate one’s house at a moment’s notice due to a natural disaster. That was after...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) joins the observance of the National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) this July with the theme “Sambayanang Pilipino, Nagkakaisa tungo sa Katatagan at Maunlad na Kinabukasan.” (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) “Hinihikayat ko ang ating mga kababayan na laging maging handa...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) unveiled the 21 winning entries of the 17th GSIS National Art Competition on June 24 at the GSIS Gymnasium in Pasay City. (GSIS 'MUSEO NG SINING' FACEBOOK) The GSIS National Art Competition is one of the longest-running and most prestigious art...
