Japan is studying possible measures to make travel easier for Filipinos, including the prospect of visa-free entry, according to Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya. In an interview on "24 Oras Weekend," Endo said the issue is among the most common questions he receives from Filipinos. “Actually,...
BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio City government backed the proposed House Bill No. 9603 or the Smoke-Free and Vape-Free Environment Bill filed by Albay first district Rep. Krisel Lagman, calling it a significant step towards strengthening public health protection nationwide. Mayor Benjamin Magalong said...
BAGUIO CITY – A total of 41 establishments, including a funeral parlor, have been recommended by the Smoke-Free Baguio Task Force for closure due to repeated violations of the city 's Smoke-Free Ordinance, particularly City Ordinance No. 34, Series of 2017. According to Mayor Benjamin...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) has officially declared the Cagayan Valley region insurgency-free and placed it under a State of Stable Internal Peace and Security (SSIPS), marking a major milestone in the government’s peace and security campaign in...
Actress Kaye Abad is celebrating National Cancer Survivors Month with a powerful message of hope, faith, and resilience after successfully overcoming breast cancer. In an emotional Instagram post, the former Kapamilya star joined millions of cancer survivors around the world in commemorating...
Public health advocates and lawmakers renewed calls for the immediate passage of the proposed Smoke-Free and Vape-Free Environment Bill amid concerns over increasing tobacco and vape use among Filipino youth. The appeal was made during a gathering in Quezon City in line with World No Tobacco Day...
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has expanded free Wi-Fi to more than 2,000 public areas in Western Visayas. The DICT launched the program during the kickoff of the National ICT Month celebration at University of the Philippines Visayas (UP...
More than 78,000 public elementary students in Valenzuela City will receive free school kits for the opening of classes. The city government held the ceremonial distribution on Friday, May 29, at Marulas Central School and the Valenzuela City People’s Park Amphitheater. Students from Marulas...
Running has become one of the most accessible ways for people to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Weekends, in particular, give families and communities time to move together and spend time outdoors. As Car-Free Sundays expands across Ayala Land’s estates, it continues to encourage...
So enticing is the prospect of convicting impeachment trial respondent Vice President Sara Duterte that a lot of private lawyers are offering their services to the House prosecution team for free. Thus, said House prosecution panel spokesperson Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong on...
Singer-songwriter Jessie J has confirmed that she is now cancer-free following a prolonged and emotional battle with breast cancer. The “Price Tag” hitmaker made the announcement on social media, posting a video that documented moments leading up to her latest medical checkup after undergoing a...
The Philippines is studying the prospect of a free trade agreement (FTA) with Paraguay as it looks to bolster market access for key domestic products abroad, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Trade Secretary Cristina Roque told reporters that a potential FTA with the South...
