Recognizing the communal benefits of vaccination, particularly its role in protecting not only individuals but also households and communities, an expert has urged medical professionals to “offer vaccines to all adults.” (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) "Even if the reason for...
Employees in the private sector who would report for duty on Wednesday, May 1, are entitled to full pay plus 200 percent of their basic wages, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. In Labor Advisory No. 6 series of 2024, DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said May 1, which is observed...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it is opening more payment channels through a partnership with online payment platform Payment Innovation, Inc., (PayCools PH). In a statement, the Commission said it has signed a memorandum of agreement last April 24 with PayCools PH...
The Cybersecurity Bureau of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday, April 26, released a list of eight signs to identify if someone has been targeted by a “hijack profile” scam. Photo from Pixabay DICT said individuals should be concerned if they notice...
Filipinos showcase their creativity through various means, including music and beauty, such as blending makeup trends into tunes like the Philippines' tourism song “Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas.” "Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas," written by Robert Labayen, became the official song for the "Choose...
Senator Pia Cayetano criticized the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) over its lack of urgency to enforce provisions of the Vape Law or Republic Act No. 11900. Cayetano noted that up until now the DTI has yet to release mechanisms on the use of vapes and other non-nicotine products...
President Marcos has green-lit the request for the revision of the approved parameters, terms, and conditions of the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Cancer Center Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project and two other priority measures, Malacañang said. President...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has approved the new guidelines on the reviewing and approval of national Public-Private Partnership (PPP) proposals. The NEDA board, chaired by President Marcos, has agreed to the new guidelines of the Investment Coordination Committee (ICC)...
Athena employees and partners launch Athena ‘Pawi-CAN’ trash bins during Earth Day 2024. Plastic pollution — from land to deep sea or oceans — has become a pressing issue in the Philippines. Even the World Bank has described the plastic pollution situation in the country as "staggering,"...
President Marcos has approved the P9.49 billion increase for the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Cancer Center and the Department of Education’s master plan for equal access to education. The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by...
NEW YORK (AP) — Worries about a potentially toxic cocktail combining stubbornly high inflation with a flagging economy dragged U.S. stocks lower on Thursday. A sharp drop for Facebook's parent company, one of Wall Street's most influential stocks, also hurt the market. The S&P 500 fell...
With last year's success still fresh in memory, Alfonso Brandy is excited to announce the highly-anticipated return of Alfie Alley for its second year. The nationwide event brings the vibrant energy of street culture, music, art, and the distinct flavor of Alfonso Brandy to the streets of Luzon,...
