To provide students a safe and quiet place to study, Congressman Michael “Mike” Defensor (Anakalusugan) has vowed to open the Quezon City Public Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week, if he is elected mayor of the country’s largest city. Rep. Mike Defensor “We want the Quezon City...
Residents of Barangay Nabanghi need not worry at times of calamity as a flood control structure along the portion of Sibalom River in the town of Leon in Iloilo has been completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). DPWH Secretary Roger G. Mercado said the P75.26 million river...
The Philippine economy will receive a boost from increased foreign investments as a result of the newly-amended 1936 Public Service Act (PSA). House Committee on Economic Affairs Chairperson AAMBIS-OWA Party-list Rep. Sharon Garin made this assurance as she noted that the law now allows up to 100...
A Malaysian and his Filipino cohort posing as court process server were arrested inside the Paranaque City police station, Monday night. Southern Police District (SPD) director, Brig. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg, identified the suspects as Owi Jee Hao, 32, of Avida Tower, Alabang Muntinlupa City, and...
President Duterte said he is glad that they were finally able to resume his weekly pre-recorded "Talk to the People" public address, saying many Filipinos are relying on this program for new information. President Rodrigo Duterte (PTV/RTVM Screenshot) Duterte made the statement after the said...
If he clinches a Senate seat this May, former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV will increase the number of persons with disabilities (PWDs) employed in the public sector and will enforce the livestreaming of all public bidding for government projects. Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV (MANILA...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the recently approved amendments to retail trade liberalization law along with other economic loosening initiatives will support the continued recovery of trade and economic activity in the country. Finance Undersecretary Gil S. Beltran said the nearly a quarter...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it has completed a total of 1,273 infrastructure projects in Ilocos Region last year. DPWH Sec. Roger G. Mercado said a total of 279 other projects for the Ilocos Region is set to be completed this year. “We will continue to keep up with all...
Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones on Wednesday, Feb. 2, authorized all Regional Directors to commence the progressive expansion phase of face-to-face classes for both public and private schools. (MANNY LLANES / MANILA BULLETIN) DepEd made this announcement after President Duterte approved...
Megaworld, SM, PLDT execs take top posts The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), the country’s premier organization of PR and communication professionals, has recently elected its new set of Board of Trustees and Officers for 2022-2023. Elected president was Harold C. Geronimo,...
The "No Vaccination, No Ride" policy for commuters using public transportation in Metro Manila has been lifted on Tuesday, Feb. 1, as the capital region moved back into the more relaxed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Alert Level 2, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. (NOEL PABALATE /...
NEDA cites 3 crucial economic measures By Chino S. Leyco The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has identified three economic liberalization measures that are crucial in accelerating economic growth this year and beyond. In a statement, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick...
