The Philippines is steadily advancing toward the global goal of shifting from cigarettes to smoke-free alternatives, with nearly 150,000 users having already made the switch. Based on data provided by PMFTC Inc., the local affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), the number of adult users...
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay on Friday, June 27, announced that the city government is now providing full doses of free multivitamins and maintenance medications to over 30,000 senior citizens aged 60 to 69 and persons with disabilities (PWDs) as part of its expanded medical service program for...
PALO, Leyte – At least seven towns in Leyte province were officially declared completely free from threats of the New People 's Army (NPA) on Friday, in a ceremony attended by officials of local governments and the Philippine Army here. Palo Mayor Remedios Petilla, president of the League of...
President Marcos vowed that by the end of the year, all schools in the country will gain access to free internet. During his visit at the Flora Ylagan High School in Quezon City on Thursday, June 19, Marcos once again promised students and teachers in the country that the government is working...
Taiwan has extended the visa-free privileges for Filipino tourists for one more year, or until 2026, Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung said. He made the announcement during the celebration of the Philippine Independence Day hosted by the Manila Economic and Cultural Office...
Filinvest-ENGIE Renewable Energy Enterprise Inc. (FREE) has completed a three-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar rooftop system for Nexperia Philippines, Inc. in Cabuyao, Laguna, marking a step in expanding its clean energy solutions for industrial clients and supporting the country 's low-carbon...
The Philippine Army (PA) is not resting on its laurels as it will not downsize its troop presence in Basilan even after the province was declared free from the threat and influence of the extremist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, PA commanding general, said he wants to maintain the...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology has rolled out the Free WiFi for All program in Tawi-Tawi province to expand digital connectivity in underserved communities. The DICT partnered with the Bangsamoro Ministry of Transport and Communications in launching the program in line...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) launched its “Libreng Sakay (Free Ride)” program in Tacloban City, the hometown and bailiwick of Vice President Sara Duterte’s political arch-nemesis, House Speaker Martin Romualdez. The office of Vice President Sara Duterte launches the "Libreng Sakay"...
Once a haven of the notorious Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), the province of Basilan in Mindanao was officially declared free from the influence and presence of the extremist group on Monday, June 9. Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez...
The Indian Embassy in Manila welcomed the announcement by the Philippine government of visa-free privileges for Indian nationals beginning on Sunday, June 8. (Photo from Air India) The move will allow Indian nationals to stay...
Indian nationals may start entering the country visa-free for tourism purposes starting June 8, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Saturday, June 7. Foreign and local tourists at the Puerto Princesa Airport (Photo from the Department of Tourism) In a public advisory, the DFA said...
