DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian (PPAB) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) told a House of Representatives panel that the social protection programs of the government, otherwise known as “ayuda” (aid), were not mere handouts but...
The country needs to start reinforcing climate justice in the country and one of the best ways to do it is to support the passage of House Bill (HB) No. 9609, the proposed Climate Accountability (CLIMA) Act, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said. HB 9609 was introduced by Reps. Edgar Chatto,...
The government increased its spending for infrastructure projects by 20.6 percent in the first six months of the year driven by road programs, data from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) showed. According to the latest data from DBM, infrastructure expenditures reached P611.8 billion...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has issued 43 notices of violations (NOVs) to companies that did not comply with the mandated price freeze in the wake of Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. In a statement on Wednesday, Aug. 21, DTI Acting Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque said that...
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque has outlined initiatives designed to strengthen the country’s manufacturing sector, create jobs, foster innovation, and stimulate economic growth. In a statement on Wednesday, Aug. 21, Roque announced her plan to...
For years, people have been on a long quest to get proper mental health and physical wellness. While many already achieved their goals, others find it challenging to focus due to their busy schedules and work hustles. Another reason hindering them from attaining that is their fear of judgment. Many...
OF TREES AND FOREST One of the distinct advantages of being taught by my mother the virtues of hard work and perseverance at an early age was that I generally stayed away from all sorts of vices. By making me focus on the virtues of earning your keep and helping me develop a strong work ethic when...
What are your plans for this long weekend? Artefino Fair 2024 When: Ongoing until Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Where: The Fifth at Rockwell, Makati City With the theme “Kapamana,” Artefino Fair 2024 brings together designers, brands, social entrepreneurs, and artisan communities who put the...
If a dining table could speak, it would probably say “Come and eat, let’s sit and talk a while.” The dining room is central to every home, the most eloquent corner of the house, not quite as private as the bedroom or the bathroom, not quite as behind the scene as the kitchen, but open, even...
AC Health recently hosted a Clients Appreciation Night at the Ayala Museum and it was a glittering evening of celebration, recognition, and camaraderie. All the business units of AC Health were in attendance, including the top management of Ayala Corporation, the government, and the esteemed...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to prioritize initiatives that align educational outcomes with industry needs. In a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 20, the business group said that the newly-confirmed DepEd Secretary Sonny...
There is a growing number of women holding executive positions in the Philippines’ publicly-listed companies although not enough are making it to the top of the corporate ladder and not many are being given key corporate roles. A study conducted by Philippine Women’s Economic Network (PhilWEN)...
