In “great awe” of the Pangasinenses’ commitment to preserve the Hundred Islands National Park and reestablish Alaminos, Pangasinan as one of the country’s premier tourist destinations, Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday, March 19, underscored the importance of community efforts to...
On International Women’s Day last March 8, Pope Francis conveyed this message on his official Twitter account: “Let us pray together so that women, every woman, may be respected, protected, and esteemed. Violence against women and mothers is violence against God himself, who from a woman, from a...
Fresh from launching the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) Magnegosyo ‘Ta Day (MTD) in Laguna, Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, March 14, offered to extend the same financial help to keeping peace in Negros Occidental and boosting the province’s entrepreneurial programs. The official...
Some senators on Monday, March 13 took offense at the remarks made by the Chinese Embassy in Manila warning the Philippines against opening up additional sites under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States (US) government. The Chinese embassy questioned...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Zamboanga City government led a parade and program in celebration of International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8. ZAMBOANGA City holds a parade and program to celebrate International Women's Day. (Photo via Liza Jocson) Dubbed as “Marcha de las Mujeres: A Purple Walk...
As of 7 March 2023 (11:59 PM), the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) reports a total of 41,471,503 subscribers registered in the system, which is 24.54% of the 168,977,773 million subscribers nationwide. The total number is consolidated from data reported by local...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Wednesday, March 8 became emotional as she recalled the hardships she faced as a solo parent and the unpaid care and work women provide at home. This was after Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri and Senate Majority Leader Joel...
(PIXABAY) As part of the International Women's Day celebration on Wednesday, March 8, the Philippine Commission on Women, together with non-government organization UN Women, held a forum to discuss programs and initiatives that will help women advance in the field of digital technology. The...
Vice President Sara Duterte said on Wednesday, March 8, that unwanted pregnancy should not be a hindrance for teenage girls to pursue their dreams of finishing their education as the country marked International Women’s Day. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks during the International Women’s...
Women-led groups, along with other progressive organizations, commemorated the International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8 by urging the national government to grant higher wages, ensure job security, and promote the protection of all Filipinos. (Photo courtesy of Gabriela) “We link arms...
The team—from left, coaches Alfie Catalan and Marita Lucas, Marianne Dacumos, Jelsie Sabado, Mathilda Krog, Kate Yasmin Velasco, Avegail Rombaon, Maura de los Reyes and coach Joey de los Reyes—arrive at the Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City Monday, March 6. (Philcycling...
A single mother with disability in Antipolo City is hoping that this year’s Valentine’s Day would be favorable for her and her fellow sidewalk vendors who are selling flowers. Minda Tulfo sells fresh and artificial flowers as well as heart-shaped balloons in front of SM Hypermarket in Antipolo...
