Senatorial aspirant Salvador Panelo has called out Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez for his remark relating to persons with special needs to ridicule his political rival. In a statement, Panelo, father of the late Salvador Panelo III who had down syndrome, said he was "saddened"...
Despite being men of stature, Partido Reporma standard-bearer Panfilo "Ping" Lacson and his running mate Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto willingly submitted themselves to regular health and safety protocols when they arrived in Baguio city Thursday evening, Feb. 17 for a two-day visit....
DBM releases P7.9-B for HCW allowances By Chino S. Leyco The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released nearly P8 billion to the new compensation system that replaced the special risk allowances given to healthcare workers (HCWs) In a statement, the DBM said on Thursday, Feb. 17, that...
• A motorcycle enthusiast and two housewives hone skills to enhance their livelihood. • STEP (Special Training for Employment Program) offered free training sessions. • With the dream to become a motovlogger, Paul Buenaventura enrolled in Motorcycle and Small Engine System (MSES) training...
SWEET HEART Love Donuts Package On Valentine’s Day, a delicious dessert always says “I Love You” in a big way. As with all celebrations that Filipinos enjoy, we are willing to spend a little more on Valentine to make the day memorable and happy, especially when...
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...
Employees who will report to work on special non-working days of Feb. 1, which was is Chinese New Year, and on Feb. 25, which is the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary, will get full-pay plus 30 percent of their basic wages. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III...
India women journalists take the spotlight in a male-dominated field A CALLING Suneeta works as a journalist We got to see the 2021 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award and World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award winner, Writing with Fire , one of 15 feature documentaries shortlisted at the...
A 23- year-old man with special needs who went missing five years ago was finally reunited with his family in Valenzuela City on Sunday, Jan. 23. The Bahay Kalinga Ng Valenzuela announced that through the help of a Facebook (FB) post, they were able to confirm that Reynante Manalili was the person...
The legacy of the 44 elite Special Action Force (SAF) troopers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) who sacrificed their lives to neutralize international terrorists in Mamasapano, Maguindanao in 2015 will never be forgotten in the generations to come. (Courtesy of PNP-PIO livestream) This was...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced that the national government has released another tranche of Special Risk Allowance (SRA) for public and private healthcare workers (HCWs). In a statement, the budget department said on Friday, Jan. 21, that an additional funding amounting to...
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) officially launches the Montero Sport Black Series. The Black Series edition was introduced in the Xpander in November 2021, soon followed by the Strada Athlete. Now Mitsubishi hopes to elevate its seven-seater SUV with luxurious design and premium...
