The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday, Oct. 23 soft launched its new Solo Parent ID System, allowing solo parents and representatives from partner local government units (LGUs) to personally test the online platform. DSWD-Protective Programs Assistant Secretary Ada...
BACOLOD CITY – Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Thursday announced the approval of a P10-million pesticide assistance from the national government to address the infestation of red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) mainly in Negros Island. “Nandiyan na ang...
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said it is closely monitoring the infestation of red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) across sugar farms in Negros Occidental, warning that it can reduce sugar content by nearly 50 percent. In a statement, the SRA said it has swiftly established a special...
DUBAI, UAE – The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) is keen on extending soft loans to the array of energy efficiency projects being carried out in the Philippines, according to Danish Ambassador to the Philippines Franz-Michael S. Mellbin. In an interview on the sidelines of the COP28...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Rep. Salceda's office) High inflation is more likely making it difficult for Filipinos to land jobs, and not so much as the reported lack of "soft skills" among graduates in the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. This can be gleaned from Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. defended on Sunday, Dec. 17, the government’s illegal drug drive amid criticisms that the current drug war is too weak. Abalos said the campaign against illegal drugs today is geared towards due...
WALA LANG Now on its soft opening—by appointment—is a transformed Ayala Museum. Completed after a two-year renovation, the old Greenbelt 4 concourse is now the museum’s vast lobby. An electronic board surveys the museum collection, introduced with a real-life retablo once in a Leyte...
The Duterte administration has not been "soft" in its treatment of law enforcers who are allegedly involved in the killing of illegal drug suspects, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque (Screenshot from Facebook live) "On the contrary po ‘no, iyong...
To help employers who are still reeling hard from the effects of the pandemic, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has suggested offering soft loans for them to pay for their employees' 13th month pay. (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said he already...
ENDEAVOR Sonny Coloma Hometown Cha Cha Cha, the Korean drama series on romance that bloomed between a big city-bred dentist and a local village chief, has been topping the audience-share charts leading toward its season-ending episodes this weekend. In the Philippines, it was the number one show on...
A LinkedIn survey finds that employers have been putting greater emphasis on soft skills, but how does one improve? By Kirk Tinga Illustration from Veectezy A recent survey conducted by LinkedIn asked employers what skills they looked for in potential employees. The results showed that there was...
