The official pilot testing of the “Surf2Sawa Wi-Fi Project” or the “free Wi-Fi for all” initiative of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) is set to be conducted on Feb. 21, 2022. (Unsplash) The “Suf2Sawa Wi-Fi Project” aims to provide an accessible internet connection...
(PIXABAY) There remains a slim chance of a tropical cyclone developing inside the country's area of responsibility in the coming week, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration's (PAGASA) weekly weather outlook issued on Friday, Feb. 18. PAGASA...
Senator Richard Gordon on Thursday welcomed the endorsement of a leading agriculture group for his re-election bid in the upcoming senatorial elections on May 9, 2022. Gordon, chair of the Senate Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises, said he is thankful that the Federation of...
The 200,000-strong Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) has declared its support for Sorsogon Governor Francis ‘’Chiz’’ Escudero, who is seeking a fresh six-year term in Senate come the May 9, 2022 elections. (Sorsogon Governor Chiz Escudero FB) According to FFF--one of the biggest mass-based...
Summer Ong, wife of detained businessman Linconn Ong, has appealed to Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Senator Richard Gordon to free her husband for humanitarian reasons. Senate President Tito Sotto Ong, along with siblings Mohit and Twinkle Dargani, were previously cited in contempt by the...
A new campaign called Free To Be U aims to empower people living with and vulnerable to HIV (PLHIVs) to break free from fear, labels, and shame. (Photo from Free to Be U) The campaign, launched on Feb. 14 by EpiC Philippines, also aims to raise understanding of available HIV programs and services...
Believing the country is at a pivotal moment, senatorial aspirant Chel Diokno on Monday, Feb. 14, told Filipinos to express their affection for the country because it needs the people’s love more than ever. Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno addresses the crowd during the “Pink Sunday” rally on...
What to expect in this year’s Japanese Film Festival Online Cinema is among the most powerful and complex art forms throughout the world. To quote Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) director Ben Suzuki, “Films have intangible impacts on our society. We watch films to be entertained, to be educated,...
Tropical cyclone formation remains less likely until next week, but various weather systems may bring isolated rain showers and cloudy skies in the country, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday, Feb. 13. (File Photo / PAGASA) In a...
No weather disturbance is expected to neither affect nor develop in the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) until Monday, Feb. 14, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, Feb. 10. (Screengrab / PAGASA YouTube Page) “Itong...
On its 40th anniversary, Operation Smile announces 10-year commitment to transforming one million lives globally Global nonprofit Operation Smile has announced a 10-year commitment to increasing access to care for one million patients who need cleft care and other essential surgeries....
Quezon City residents can get free medicines at health centers in their areas, the local government announced on Monday, Jan. 31. There will be 66 health centers in the city that provide medicines for fever, cough, colds, vitamins, and maintenance (e.g Losartan, Metformin, Amlodipine). Their...
