With thousands set to take the Career Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) on August 10, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) has issued reminders to ensure examinees arrive on time, follow the dress code, and comply with testing rules. The CSC reminded examinees to be at the testing...
The southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to bring rains to several parts of the Philippines on Saturday, August 9, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) while a tropical storm, still outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility...
Northern Luzon is expected to experience rains and cloudy skies on Saturday, August 2, as the southwest monsoon or habagat continues to affect the region, while the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) monitors a tropical depression located outside...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, Aug. 1 said that two or three tropical cyclones may enter or form within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this month. Based on historical patterns, tropical cyclones in August typically...
Sen. Mark Villar commended Patrolman August David Jr. for his heroic act of saving a drowning teen in a river in Taytay, Rizal last Oct. 8, which has now become viral on social media. (Photo courtesy of Rej Macky's Facebook post) “I salute Patrolman David Jr. for his heroic act of saving a...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. approved Proclamation No. 302, declaring August 8 to 14 as “Philippine Space Week” to promote heightened space awareness among Filipinos. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) The Proclamation, which was...
Mandaue City has attributed its increased business tax collection to the guidelines of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) in streamlining the city's business permits processing. (Photo courtesy of Mandaue City Business Permit and Licensing Office) "It is important in policymaking to have proper...
The Private Sector Advisory Council's (PSAC’s) Jobs group headed by Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion on Tuesday, August 23, announced the launching of the “Kapatid Angat Lahat Program” on Friday, August 26. Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion (PCOO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA...
ILOILO CITY – Police Brig. Gen. Leo Francisco, newly installed Western Visayas police chief, has assured the public that police are ready for a peaceful opening of classes Monday, Aug. 22. POLICE Brig. Gen. Leo Francisco, Police Regional Office-6 director, talks to the media after assuming the...
TACLOBAN CITY – Some schools in Leyte and Southern Leyte have expressed concern over the lack of classrooms in typhoon-stricken areas with only a few days to go before classes start on August 22. The Department of Education (DepEd) bared that at least 182 schools were damaged by typhoon...
Local business communities should remain steadfast in their role to help build the nation despite challenges, such as rising Covid-19 cases and inflationary pressures. Converge ICT Solutions Inc. CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy underscored the role of the business community in regaining...
ORGANIZERS Marc Anthony Ynoc (from left), Allen Tan, and Mark Deutsch discuss the upcoming Duwa Cebu Children’s Festival in a press briefing Wednesday, August 3. (Calvin D. Cordova) CEBU CITY – Children will be treated to fun-filled activities at the DUWA Cebu Children's Festival from August 13...
