President Marcos has signed into law a measure that will provide the government an accounting of the country's natural resources. (Noel B. Pabalate; document courtesy of Malacañang) The Republic Act No. 11995 or the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) law,...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) to crack down on the rampant selling of babies online, particularly on Facebook. In a press briefing, the Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Authority on Child Care (DSWD-NACC) Executive...
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will support the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) in expanding the pension fund’s insurance business. In a statement, GSIS announced signing a new technical agreement with JICA as part of the Japanese government's recently launched...
Avia Estate (Artist's perspective) The strong economic growth in Mindanao has created excellent investment prospects in the real estate industry, especially as the Philippines recovers from the pandemic. With increasing demand for both commercial and residential buildings, developers are keen to...
Having diabetes, a prevalent health concern globally, encompasses beyond monitoring high glucose levels as it brings along unforeseen complications that can cast a shadow on one's well-being. Among these complications may include stroke, periodontal disease, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular...
Source: blog.doomroomfund.com As an internet and ambient artist, Chia Amisola is distinctly Filipino as they carved their niche online. As a young innovator, Amisola was recently cited in the Forbes 30 under 30 list for creating and organizing Developh, a nonprofit community that seeks to promote...
Four decades of whipping up unique treats have brought an abundance of items to 7-Eleven, each affordable and appetizing to both the pocket and taste buds. True to its promise of convenience, the possibilities are endless upon entering any 7-Eleven branch. Aisles are filled with a variety of...
(Department of Labor and Employment) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has committed to support activities for cervical cancer screening services nationwide. Lawyer Olivia O. Obrero-Samson, DOLE-National Capital Region (NCR) assistant director, made the pledge as she ensured that the...
When we talk about ultimate luxury, it is hard not to think of jewelry. They are the perfect finishing touch to one’s look. They are among the great examples of where human craft meets nature’s masterpieces. People forge precious metals from the earth to create unique silhouettes with colorful...
From left to right: Jericho Rosales, Peter Peng, Kublai Millan, Danyl Generican HUAWEI’s latest line of smartphones, the Pura 70 Series, is fast approaching in the Philippines. Pre-orders for the HUAWEI Pura 70 series have already begun, both online and in physical stores. As the brand’s...
In anticipation of the impact of tropical depression Aghon, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Friday, May 24, directed all DSWD field offices along the projected path of the storm to assess their stockpiles of family food packs (FFPs). (Photo from DSWD)...
By Devi De Veyra The country’s art scene is busy as ever with back-to-back exhibition openings. But the group exhibition titled “Home is Where the Hurt is” is in a league of its own among shows that boast of promising or established artists. Teejay Resureccion’s oil on canvas painting...
