Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte Ranking congressmen have decried as fake news the recent claim of Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte that the number of crimes now is higher than during the time of his father, former...
(File photo) Two weeks after winding up talks for a visiting forces agreement with New Zealand, the Philippines is again a step closer to signing a similar treaty with Canada, the Department of National Defense (DND) announced Friday, March 7. Negotiating panels from both countries concluded the...
National Maritime Council (NMC) Spokesperson Alexander Lopez tagged social media posts claiming that Palawan was once part of China as a disinformation and part of China's "cognitive warfare." A social media post that falsely claims Palawan is part of Chinese territory has been debunked by the...
Mayor Francis Zamora The San Juan City local government kicked off its celebration of National Women’s Month on Friday, March 7, to reaffirm its commitment to women's empowerment. Organized by the City Social Welfare and Development Department and led by San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora,...
Camille Villar reiterated over the weekend the need to further strengthen the government’s support for women, children, and senior citizens during her recent interaction with the concerned sectors in Northern Luzon. Speaking during the Women’s Month celebration led by Avanche Isabelina in Luna...
To better understand the plight of those in the barangays, senatorial candidate Camille Villar met with various chapters of Liga ng mga Barangay and local officials in Iloilo and Palawan on Tuesday. Addressing the convention of the Liga ng mga Barangay ng Cebu at the Iloilo Convention Center,...
Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar is intensifying her engagement with young voters, emphasizing her commitment to legislative reforms that benefit grassroots communities and the marginalized sector. Speaking before members of the Liga ng mga Barangay Romblon Chapter in Cebu City on...
The Philippine Book Festival (PBF), the country’s largest all-Filipino book festival, is back, this time, at the Megatrade Hall in SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City, from March 13-16, 2025. The free four-day festival by the National Book Development Board (NBDB) puts Philippine books...
Photo from Pixabay As the country observes the National Women’s Month, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is calling on all Filipinos to actively report cases of domestic violence, including violence against women and children (VAWC), gender-based violence (GBV), and other...
Policemen doing beat patrol and enforcers of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) were allowed to have heat stroke break amid the increase in the danger-level heat index forecast that forced some local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila to suspend classes. MMA chairman Don...
The National Food Authority (NFA) is urging farmers to spend more time and effort into drying their harvests, as it emphasized how this could significantly increase their earnings. As the Philippines is transitioning into dry season, farmers are told to take advantage of the blistering weather to...
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Philippine International Furniture Show (PIFS) and Interior & Design Manila (IDM) taking place from March 6 to 8, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center Manila as a momentous event for the furniture and design industry. Attendees can expect a stunning...
