The Pasay City government donated about 100 vials of Pfizer vaccines in support of the booster vaccination campaign for employees of the Senate of the Philippines. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiaano was the guest speaker at the launching of the Senate's booster shot program with the theme: “Sa Booster...
The World Bank is eager on supporting the government’s bid to digitalize services and modernize the bureaucracy, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. In a statement Thursday, Aug. 11, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the Washington-based multilateral institution was willing to extend...
An official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said speculating on who would be the next Pope is extremely premature at this moment. CBCP/MB Fr. Jerome Secillano, CBCP Public Affairs Commission executive secretary, said this amid talks of Pope Francis' possible...
“Having been a crew of Shakey’s myself way back they have a special place in my heart,” Gregorio said about his team. ICYMI, Julius Babao went viral on social media early this week because a pizza he ordered was cooked with plastic. Calling it the “weirdest experience,” the pizza he got...
Burgers too satisfying to ignore There are hundreds if not thousands of dishes all over the globe. Among the most popular ones is the burger. What’s not to like about one of Hamburg, Germany’s greatest contributions to mankind? There’s meat, as well as vegetable, and bread all in a...
Filipinos itching to unleash their travel bug as the world reopens now have the chance to experience an all-expense-paid trip for two to the island nation of Singapore by collecting raffle coupons from every purchase of Shell V-Power fuels. “We want to give the best experience to our customers...
The University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College (UPVTC) on Wednesday, Aug.10, announced the first sighting of Philippine tarsier (Tarsius syrichta) in Tacloban City UPV Tacloban College - Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (FACEBOOK) In a Facebook post, the UPVTC shared that a...
The Philippines and Israel are celebrating their 65th year of diplomatic relationship this year. On August 9, 1957, the two nations started fostering their relations, with Israel providing capacity building programs for Filipinos in the agriculture sector. Israel has been providing assistance to...
The lifestyle multi-brand retailer partners with MAP Active Photo source: Foot Locker Get ready to elevate your sneaker and sportswear game as Indonesia’s leading lifestyle retailer PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAPI) announced its partnership with Foot Locker. The US store is set to operate the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) brought the late former president Fidel V. Ramos to his final resting place at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani (Heroes’ Cemetery) in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Tuesday, Aug. 9. (Courtesy of RTVM livestream) AFP Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vincent...
The Department of Education (DepEd) reminded heads of schools in public schools nationwide that any collection of fees or solicitation from volunteers or stakeholders is not allowed during the implementation of “Brigada Eskwela.” DepEd’s Brigada Eskwela in 2019 (Photo courtesy of DepEd)...
A group on Monday, Aug. 8, decried the flagrant violation of the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers as the Department of Education (DepEd) allegedly continues to “oblige” teachers to work on supposed rest days without proper compensation. (NOEL PABALATE / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN)...
