President Marcos has declared Jan. 20 as a special non-working day in Lipa City, Batangas for the celebration of the Coffee Festival. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) Through Proclamation No. 768, Marcos declared Jan. 20, which falls on a Monday, as a special non-working...
President Marcos has declared Jan. 24 as a special non-working day in the municipality of Carigara, Leyte. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos issued Proclamation No. 767, declaring Jan. 24, Friday, as a special non-working day in the municipality of...
President Marcos has declared Jan. 9 a special non-working day in Manila to mark the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene. File The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) made the announcement via a Facebook post on Friday evening, Jan. 3. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed...
One hundred twenty-eight years ago, rifle shots echoed during what was an otherwise quiet morning at Bagumbayan. With the Manila Bay as a backdrop, onlookers watched a lone figure tumble to the ground. The 35-year-old Jose Rizal fell dead, executed by firing squad, composed of Filipino soldiers...
The SM group is planning to significantly expand the SMX Convention Center Clark by 2026–2028 to boost its capacity to host large-scale events and address the growing demand in the region. SM Investments Corporation stated that this is made possible by its integrated property development...
A total of 956 special permits were granted for public utility vehicles (PUVs), especially passenger buses, in anticipation of the influx of passengers who would take advantage of the long Christmas break for a vacation in their home towns and other areas across the country, the Land Transportation...
The Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA) said the Philippines is attracting interest from American semiconductor companies seeking to expand their operations. In a statement, OSAPIEA Secretary Frederick Go said that the US semiconductor...
President Marcos has declared Dec. 11 as a special non-working day in the municipality of Pugo, La Union. Through Proclamation No. 755, Marcos declared Wednesday, Dec. 11, as a special non-working day in the municipality as it will mark its 113th founding anniversary. "[I]t is but fitting and...
(Part I) Whenever one talks about the political birth of a nation, one inevitably mentions the people behind it. More often than not, instead of talking about a nation’s mother who gave birth to it, we end up with forefathers. Whether that’s a reflection of historical misogyny, a...
Special permits for public utility vehicles will be given to public utility vehicles (PUVs) in anticipation for the influx of commuters on the days leading to Christmas and New year celebrations, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said on Sunday, Dec. 1. LTFRB...
Malacañang has declared Dec. 2 as a special non-working day in the municipality of Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental. Through Proclamation No. 754, President Marcos declared Monday, Dec. 2, as a special non-working day in the municipality of Bonifacio for the celebration of the Kutsitsa Festival....
President Marcos has declared Jan. 2, 2025 as a special non-working day in the municipality of Bonifacio in Misamis Occidental. Through Proclamation No. 751, Marcos declared Jan. 2, Thursday, next year as a special holiday as the municipality of Bonifacio will mark the celebration of its founding...
