World is going through a drastic digital transformation with growing data consumption, and the Philippines following the same trend with great vigor. With immense consumption of data daily, we at times forget about backing-up our precious memories and data. Be it our precious memories, documents or...
Are you sure you’re reading this right? It’s April Fools’ Day. It’s celebrated around the world in many different ways, but in any way it is observed, someone has to play the fool. In the Philippines, as in Spain and Mexico, there is a Yuletide version of April Fools’ Day — Niños...
GAZA/RAMALLAH, Palestine -- Thousands of Palestinians marked on Wednesday the 46th anniversary of Palestinian Land Day in the cities of the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip. Local Palestinian media outlets reported that the Palestinians commemorate the Land Day anniversary through...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said on Wednesday, March 30, that it is set to offer a 10-day job for thousands of individuals affected by the Taal Volcano’s eruption as a form of government assistance. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said that Taal victims will earn P4,000 for...
No word better can describe moms pouring out their resourcefulness, creativity, and heart to provide their families the best life possible than madiskarte. The pandemic only saw more of our madiskarte moms, many of whom have ventured into online businesses to augment their household income....
Water is life. So, if water is life, then easy access to fresh water is a basic right that each and every person in this world must enjoy. The reality, however, is far from it. United Nations data revealed that 2.2 billion people in the world have no access to safe water. It is an alarming number...
A total of 300 women with disabilities received free beauty treatment during the medical mission conducted by the Las Piñas City government as part of the National Women’s Month celebration. Mayor Imelda Aguilar and Vice-mayor Nery Aguilar thanked the Beauty Beyond Borders of the Aivee Group for...
Quezon City Jail's Male Dormitory personnel and persons deprived of liberty (PDL) on Thursday, March 24, marked World Tubercolosis (TB) Day with contests and activities inside the facility. The event, led by Jail Supt. Michelle Bonto, QC Jail warden, saw the participation of 15 PDLs who represented...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) urged the public to practice "environmental stewardship" by going beyond the traditional hour-long switching of light as the world observes Earth Day on Saturday, March 26. (Courtesy of EcoWaste Coalition) DENR Acting Secretary Jim O....
Mothers who were fully vaccinated against Covid-19 may transfer antibodies to their babies through breast milk, an official of the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society said. (Unsplash) Covid-19 vaccination is recommended among breastfeeding women as this could protect them from the...
Whether it’s a four-day workweek or a flexible work arrangement, Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion said the government's goal is still to keep the engines of the economy running. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) "Let's not lose sight of the goal," Concepcion,...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC), the central human resource (HR) agency of the Philippine government said on Monday, March 21 that it supports the recommendation of the compressed four-day work week. (Jansen Romero / MANILA BULLETIN) During the Laging Handa public briefing, CSC Commissioner...
