The second Philippine Book Festival welcomes book lovers of all ages but its doors are also wide open for educators and students in an effort by the National Book Development Board (NBDB) to promote a culture of reading while developing the publishing industry in the country. (From feft): The prime...
Employees who would accompany their children to vaccination centers would be exempted from being marked absent, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said in an advisory. “Employers are highly encouraged to allow their employees to be excused from work when they accompany their children...
Shop: Community Flea Market When: April 13 to 14, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Season Pass, 63 Maginhawa, Quezon City A celebration for all things secondhand is happening this weekend as the Community Flea Market finds its way back to Season Pass. Admission is free! View this post on Instagram A post...
Senators are hoping that the challenges being faced by drivers under the franchise consolidation of the government's Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) have been addressed. This, as the solons noted the impending deadline of the consolidation on April 30. "We acknowledge the April...
CALASIAO, Pangasinan – A 52-year-old tricycle driver was killed in a hit-and-run incident here on Wednesday, April 10. Police said the victim, Adrian, 52, was driving a Honda Click tricycle when he was sideswiped by a Toyota Fortuner in Barangay Bued. A TRICYCLE driver was killed in a...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Thursday, April 11, that 25,904 families enrolled in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) have achieved self-sufficiency and graduated from the program. The 4Ps graduates were honored at the “Pugay Tagumpay” graduation and...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT During the second review of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) monetary policy last Monday, the Monetary Board decided on what was obvious. The BSP maintained its policy rate at a 16-year high 6.5 percent, the fourth since that off-cycle meeting in October 2023 that...
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has sternly cautioned the country’s 121 electric cooperatives (ECs) not to be tempted on exploiting the retirement fund of their employees or in utilizing them as convenient piggy bank ready for embezzlement. NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano...
Parents, including single parents, often find it challenging to attend classes on campus or on-site due to their childcare and family duties. The PUP Open University System (PUP OUS), also known as the “Pamantasang Bayan,” provides them with the opportunity to study from home, enabling them to...
When it comes to summer dressing, what usually comes to mind are pieces imbued with florals, wearable items made of woven materials, or weather-appropriate linen and eyelet garbs. But this year, Givenchy invites everyone to celebrate the season with a sense of elegance and modernity. The Parisian...
OF TREES AND FORESTS A couple of months from today we will be celebrating the 126th year of Philippine Independence. On June 12, 1898, Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the independence of the Philippines in Kawit, Cavite. The proclamation was followed by the ratification of the Malolos Constitution that...
Paella Valenciana, Paella Verduras, Paella el Chiringuito, Paella Iberica, Paella Negra and Chipirones Looking for a place where you’ll find lots of famous Spanish dishes? You're in for a treat because Tomatito has a variety of delicious dishes that will excite your taste buds. From croquetas and...
