Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Monday, Oct. 2 that there should be clear rules and limitations in the use of confidential and intelligence funds (CIF), whether it's at the local government or national government level. According to her, the 1987 Constitution empowers local government units...
Times are tough, not only for ordinary citizens who have felt the pinch but also for organizations, sectors, and global economies. However, despite today’s uncertainties, our youth have courageously demonstrated their readiness to face challenges. Through purposeful actions, swift adaptation to...
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr., on Monday, Oct. 2, encouraged the public to reach out and consider a career in Science and Technology (S&T) DOST to improve their businesses and research. Photo credit to DOST “Sa ating mga kababayan, ang...
Should legislation to regulate the allocation of confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) be pursued, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri believes that local government units (LGUs) shouldn't be spared from it. "If you come up with a law, I will suggest na isama ang LGUs (that LGUs be included),"...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a driving force for innovation, empowering us to unlock our creativity and aiding us in various academic pursuits. But now, AI also has the incredible ability to transport us to the past, allowing us to revisit cherished memories we long to see again. ...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada is looking to have more severe penalties, such as life imprisonment and substantial fines, against individuals who will be found guilty of game-fixing in professional or amateur sporting events in the country. "It is imperative that we uphold the true spirit of fair play and...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said that the country’s procurement law should be more attuned to the changing times, citing the need for amendments amid the digitalization era. The proposed amendments to the 20-year-old Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) have already been...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) has announced an extension for the remittance of contributions in areas that have been affected by the Southwest Monsoon, which was further intensified by typhoons Egay and Falcon. According to SSS Circular No. 2023-005, the deadline for the payment of June...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it is committed to provide support to local government units (LGUs) in their efforts to promote green open spaces and infrastructure projects that encourage active mobility. In a statement on Monday, Oct. 2, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman...
With over 13 million members and growing in numbers, Watsons Club, the largest health and beauty loyalty program in the country, officially launched its "Live Well. Get Rewarded." campaign on Sept. 21, 2023. The event program included a shopping party for select Watsons Club members and featured...
The most awaited production to conclude the 89th season of the FEU Theater Guild (FTG), in collaboration with the FEU Center for the Arts (FCA), is the return of "Ang Unang Aswang." The play is set in a dangerous forest ruled by wilderness, written by Palanca awardee playwright Rody Vera, and...
Visual artist Chad Montero took his audience on a journey into the hidden realms of Bicolano folklore with his recently-concluded exhibit “Tawong Lipod” at Boston Gallery. There, the ethereal and the intangible intersected. Chad Montero Montero’s exploration of these invisible creatures...
