Senator Christopher “Bong” Go underscored the role of sports not only in enhancing the well-being of Filipinos but also in nation-building and in fighting illegal drugs. (Photo from the Facebook page of Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go) Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, emphasized...
CAMP DANGWA, Benguet – Police nabbed 36 wanted persons in manhunt operations in the Cordillera region from December 10 to 16. The Regional Investigation and Detective Management Division said the Benguet Police Provincial Office arrested 11 wanted persons, followed by the Baguio City Police...
OF TREES AND FORESTS We did not have much growing up. We never had lavish food nor plenty of money. We were a big family with two hard working parents. So I do not have memories of extravagant Christmases with plenty of toys or gifts. But what I do have are precious memories of Christmas...
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito is in favor of extending the December 31 deadline of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) given to transport groups to consolidate to either corporation or cooperative. Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, during Tuesday’s...
A white swan queen, a damsel in distress, a poor woodcutter, and other beloved fairytale characters brought the magic to the stage in Ballet Philippines latest production. The premier dance company kicked off the holiday season with its spectacular “Christmas Fairytales” show, featuring the...
A team of policemen assigned as bomb squad members saved an elderly woman who was a victim of a hit-and-run incident on a highway in Antipolo City recently. The office of Capt. Jeyama Cariaso, head of the Rizal Provincial Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canine Unit (PECU), said the timely arrival...
The proposed new Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) will allow bidders to submit only the certificate of registration and membership, which will smoothen the procurement process and ensure its legality, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. In a statement, Budget Secretary...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) said that the relatives of deceased pensioners who had availed of the Choice of Loan Amortization Schedule for Pensioners (CLASP) are not obliged to settle the remaining loan balance. In a virtual briefing on Tuesday, Dec. 19, Wick Veloso, GSIS...
When we talk about Japan, what usually comes to mind are its delicious food, anime and manga, and distinct style. Japan is known for its Harajuku street fashion and kawaii looks, but its legacy in fashion began long before these contemporary styles. The traditional kimono is one of the world’s...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have now more options to raise funds due to the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) intensified initiatives to facilitate accessible funding for small businesses. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E....
Apart from creating awe-inspiring designs that celebrate Filipino heritage, it has been the mission of Zarah Juan to use her talent and her platform for a greater cause. She doesn’t want her bags to be just a mirror of local culture, she wants them to be a tool that will provide solutions to some...
Developers of gigawatt-scale floating solar farm projects are in a bind on their project finance-raising activities because of the programmatic environmental compliance certificate (ECC) that may turn out not acceptable as requirement to lenders, especially to foreign banks. In an interview,...
