The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a fresh funding support to the Philippine government that aims to help young Filipinos find quality jobs after the pandemic. In a statement, the Manila-based multilateral institution said that the ADB approved a $400 million policy-based loan to support...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) wants to make sure that the provision of agriculture extension services in the province will continue amid the implementation of the Mandanas-Garcia ruling, which may result in a lesser national budget for the farm sector. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has vowed to “constantly develop and re-engineer” its current mechanisms in providing social protection services to Filipinos, especially the vulnerable and poor sectors. (Photo from DSWD) DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista made...
Demand for flexible work space in the Philippines is driven by business services, finance, pharmaceuticals, and technology, as more companies implement flexibility measures and explore opportunities for expansion in the country and in the Southeast Asia region. Balder Tol, general manager for...
Track of Typhoon Fabian as of 11 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2021 (PAGASA) Typhoon Fabian maintained its strength but is still unlikely to bring heavy rainfall in the country, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday night, July 20. It was...
Fabian track (PAGASA) Severe tropical storm "Fabian" has intensified into a typhoon, however, no warning signals have so far been hoisted, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday afternoon, July 20. “Fabian intensified into a...
Two Philippine companies top the 2021 Best Workplaces in Asia list in two different categories, while seven others join other Asian companies to complete the 2021 roster. In a statement, Best Workplaces said that Canva Philippines, the online design company founded by Filipino-Australian...
IMG_20210720_120143 Severe tropical storm "Fabian" has gained strength but it is unlikely to bring heavy rainfall across the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said that Fabian “slightly...
Severe tropical storm Fabian continues to move slowly west- northwestward and is expected to bring rains in some parts of Luzon, the state weather bureau said Tuesday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Fabian was located 1,035 kilometers...
The local government unit (LGU) of Makati City is offering free eye checkup, refraction, and eyeglasses to Makati residents. Dubbed as “ Sagip Mata (Eye Rescue)”, the project aims to provide free eye care services to residents of Makati City. The project was the brainchild of Makati City Vice...
The Senate Committee on Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship has approved a bill that would protect delivery riders against hoax orders and cancellations. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III, committee chairman, disclosed Tuesday, July 13, that he already filed...
The Commission on Audit (COA) has directed the Philippine Atmospheric , Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA) to explain why they should not be held accountable for authorizing the payment of retirement benefits of 86 officials and employees who have pending liabilities to the agency....
