Synergy International Group of Companies from Malaysia has joined Aquira Land Development Corporation (ALDC), through its property development division Synergy International Realtors Sdn Bhd, as a co-developer of an ongoing 57-hectare, low-cost housing project in Pampanga. Formal Memorandum of...
Quezon City 4th district Rep. Marvin Rillo is calling on the two major water concessionaires in Metro Manila to act accordingly in order to avoid a replay of the water crisis that the metropolis experienced four years ago. (Unsplash) “We do not want a repeat of the 2019 water crisis, so we would...
After admitting that the country is facing a water crisis, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, March 28, identified further problems in the country’s water sources and management. During a media interview following the Pag-IBIG Fund Chairman’s Report at the SMX Convention...
A human rights group on Friday, March 24, called for the urgent and unconditional release of 141 political prisoners in Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental, reiterating that the detention of these individuals violates the nation’s “call for unity.” Kapatid-Negros on Friday urged the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stressed that many communities in the country have been under water crisis that an urgent step must be taken to address it. Speaking during the 6th Water Philippines Conference and Exposition on Thursday, March 23, Marcos reiterated that the country can tap...
The Philippines is supporting the United Nations' response to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen by pledging 100,000 US dollars of fund assistance. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo made the announcement during a high-level pledging event for Yemen's crisis, which happened...
Alliance of Filipino women Gabriela staged a noise barrage in Quezon City to protest against the “severe economic crisis” as well as demand salary increase and decent job opportunities for all. (Photo courtesy of Gabriela) Members of Gabriela on Monday afternoon, Feb. 27, trooped in front of...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that establishing Kadiwa ng Pangulo stores across the country is the government's way to address the food crisis in the Philippines and the rising prices of goods in the market. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos...
A teachers’ group on Friday, Feb. 17, stressed that the education decline in the country cannot be averted for as long as only half of the needed budget is given to address the existing and emerging challenges in the education sector. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The Alliance of...
To save the future of the children and the country, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Thursday, Feb. 16, underscored the importance of averting the further deterioration of Philippine education. Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte (Photo courtesy of Official...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian holds a meeting with Bantay Bata 163 representatives at the DSWD Central Office on February 13, 2023. (DSWD / FACEBOOK) Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday, Feb. 13 met...
The Department of Health (DOH) should lead a nationwide study that would enable the government to gauge the status of Filipinos’ mental health. Senator Francis Escudero said a DOH-led comprehensive study would enable the government to get a bigger picture of the current mental health state of...
