“The strands of the hair may grow or fall, so as the leaves of a tree. The skies may also come dark or bright, but creations like women—in triumphs and in trials—would never lose their light.” Unsplash From the “double burden” of women in both professional and domestic...
Qualified big-ticket contestable customers in Mindanao can finally exercise ‘power of choice’ on contracting their electricity services as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has already opened that segment of the industry for retail competition. Similar to the threshold for Luzon and...
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is seeking potential suppliers for 260 megawatts (MW) of power supply to address the growing demand throughout the summer season. In a statement, Meralco assured its customers that it is working with the Department of Energy (DOE) to provide sufficient supply to...
Following a request from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) ordered internet providers to block access to Binance's website — the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. (NTC / Manila Bulletin) In a statement issued on March...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC), on Monday, March 15, extended its recognition to all women who were recognized during the Awards Rites for the Outstanding Government Workers year 2023. (CSC / Manila Bulletin) CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles said that 20 female civil servants who emerged as...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it has proceeded with the blocking of the online presence of Binance, the world’s top cryptocurrency trading platform, in the Philippines. In its March 12 meeting, the Commission En Banc approved the filing of a formal request with the...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Monday, March 25, that they have deemed it "necessary" to conduct internet voting for the midterm polls in 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia) Garcia said this during the the signing of a...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a nationwide roadshow to promote sustainable practices among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large businesses, as it seeks to institutionalize sustainability reporting in the corporate sector. (From left to right) UNDP’s Mr. Joseph...
Women are incredible forces for innovation and leadership, yet they often face barriers to reaching their full potential. (Photo from Unsplash) To address these barriers, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), and the United Nations (UN) Women...
The 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women opened on March 11, 2024, and officially concluded on March 22. The priority theme for this 68th year was to consider "Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) urged all government officials and employees nationwide to ensure they submit their sworn Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) for 2023 by April 30. Under the 1987 Philippine Constitution and Republic Act No. 6713, also known as the Code of...
(MANILA BULLETIN) A bill that seeks to establish a commission that shall have jurisdiction over claims and disputes involving Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) has been approved by a joint House panel. The Committees on Government Reorganization and on...
