ILOILO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) awarded five local government units (LGUs) in Western Visayas for their efficient mechanisms in delivering social services. DSWD-6 Director Carmelo Nochete led the awarding during the Pagdayaw 2023: A Night of Recognition...
Senator Grace Poe has filed a resolution to investigate the capsizing of MB Aya Express off the waters of Binangonan, Rizal which resulted in 27 deaths. Senate Resolution No. 704 seeks to determine accountability for the July 27 tragedy and to find out whether maritime regulations have been...
Some of the tax measures that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is pushing may face rough sailing in the Senate, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Thursday, July 27. Some of these tax measures, Escudero said, may even be blocked, especially if they will cause misery to an already...
BAGGAO, Cagayan – Nearly 1,000 residents here were provided free basic social services by the Municipal Task Force-End Local Communist Armed Conflict (MTF-ELCAC) and the local government of Baggao. The Service Caravan rolled out on Friday, June 30, in Barangay Carupian in collaboration with...
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) said on Friday, June 30, that it has granted the request of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) for a 50 cubic meter per second (CMS) water allocation for the month of July. *National Water Resources Board (NWRB) * A statement released by...
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. announced water service interruptions in portions of Bacoor City and Imus City in Cavite from June 28 until August 8. In a Facebook post on June 25, Maynilad says their customers will have no water from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. during the scheduled dates as they conduct...
GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) led by Secretary Antonia “Toni” Yulo-Loyzaga launched the DENR Services on Wheels here on Friday, June 23. LOYZAGA (DENR) The DENR Services on Wheels is a mobile one-stop shop that will...
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) granted again the request of Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) to maintain its raw water allocation from Angat Dam until the end of June. *(File photo: MANILA BULLETIN) * NWRB Executive Director Sevillo David Jr. confirmed to extend the 52...
Severe tropical storm Chedeng (international name Guchol) exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Monday, June 12, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. Chedeng has been downgraded to a severe tropical storm and was last spotted...
Typhoon Chedeng (international name Guchol) is expected to maintain its strength within the next 12 hours before entering a weakening trend tomorrow, June 11, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its 11 a.m. bulletin on Saturday, June 10,...
Netizens were shocked when the video of an alleged drunk college student arguing with a senior high school teacher went viral on social media. The incident happened on June 6, 2023. To shed light on the incident, the Manila Bulletin Lifestyle reached out to STI College Ortigas-Cainta campus, the...
Although thankful for the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) private and public partners, Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, June 5, underscored the need to “do more” in protecting children’s welfare, alleviating Filipinos from poverty, and working toward a sustainable future. Vice...
