The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has given several government agencies, instrumentalities, and local government units (LGUs) until January 6 to submit their Citizen’s Charter and Certificate of Compliance after missing the previous deadline on December 17. ARTA Logo In a statement, ARTA said...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid When we speak about voluntary or citizen-led electoral campaigns, we can think only of former US President Barack Obama’s first election campaign in 2008, and that of Vice President Leni Robredo which is just starting. I am not aware of other presidential...
Restrictions in public transport have further eased as the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) allowed the vulnerable population, including children and the elderly, to ride public utility vehicles (PUVs). (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In its Memorandum Circular No....
The "Walled City" of Intramuros will open its open-air sites as venues for morning exercises exclusively for the vulnerable population on Oct. 30. The move is to provide them with an alternative and safer venue for leisurely activity. Fort Santiago, Intramuros (Photo from Department of Tourism) "We...
A senior citizen street sweeper was killed after she was by hit by a white van in Malabon City on Thursday, Sept. 2. (FLICKR / FILE PHOTO) In a report from GMA’s Unang Balita, the victim was identified as Erlinda Batulan. She was busy sweeping the road when she was hit. Instead of helping, the...
The American Psychological Association (APA) has conferred the 2021 Global Citizen Psychologist Citation to Filipino psychologist Dr. Maria Regina M. Hechanova-Alampay for the development community interventions for mental health and drug rehabilitation. (DOST-NRCP Facebook page) The Department of...
All stakeholders transacting with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) can now type and send their feedback or concerns on every service provided to them using the bureau's online portal. (Photo courtesy of the BOC) Through the Customer Care Portal System (CCPS), stakeholders are allowed to give their...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) warned the public Friday, July 9, against some groups promising to grant assistance to individuals in crisis situations. (DSWD Facebook page) The DSWD cautioned the public against transacting with private organisations, particularly with the...
A Filipino Canadian who dedicated most of her life to serving the community has been awarded the 2020 Citizen of the Year Award by the City of Calgary. 2020 Citizen of the Year awardee Marichu Antonio (via Facebook/Marichu Antonio) Marichu Antonio, who was born in Manila, is the first Filipino...
(Published on August 21, 2017 from an interview with former President Benigno S. Aquino III at his home at Times Street, Quezon City, for a story on his memories of his father Sen. Benigno Aquino. The story was published to mark Ninoy Aquino Day. ) AUGUST 21, 2017 – Today, August 21, the...
Actress Angel Locsin immediately issued an apology minutes after the tragedy that occurred at a community pantry she organized in celebration of her 36th birthday recently. "Pasensya na po. Hindi po ito ang intensyon ko. Gusto ko lang po makatulong sa mga tao," she said in a video statement posted...
Karina May “KM” Reyes, a co-founder of the Centre for Sustainability PH, a woman-led, environmental non-profit organization (NGO), empowers local and indigenous communities by training them in conducting biodiversity research in forests around Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Photo by Kyle...
