The Senate on Monday, September 25 approved on third and final reading several local bills that seek the conversion and establishment of schools across the country. Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education and...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced on Monday, Sept. 25, that the 2023 HANDA Pilipinas: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Exposition will be held in Cagayan de Oro City. Photo credit to DOST Scheduled from Oct. 4 to 6 at the Limketkai Atrium,...
A Senate panel has cited in contempt the husband of France Garcia Ruiz, the former employer of household helper Elvira Vergara due to inconsistent statements during the continuing probe into the alleged maltreatment of Vergara. Senate security officials accompanied Pablo Ruiz, husband of France...
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is asking for the support of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to pass a bill that would extend the corporate life of the state-owned firm. In a statement, Joshua M. Bingcang, BCDA president and chief executive officer, said the pending...
By Carla Mortel Baricaua On Sept. 16, the "Best of Anime: The Reunion" staged a fun-filled day complete with live performances, fan meetings, Lolita fashion and cosplay, singing and dancing competitions, and workshops, entertaining hundreds of fans of Japanese pop culture. Chicken Blow the Idol...
Over 10 kilometers away from the city of Quanzhou in the Fujian province of China is the small fishing village of Xunpu. There, people thrive thanks to the gifts of the Jinjiang and Louyan Rivers. But apart from its oyster produce, what makes the coastal village known to many is the way its women...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new guidelines on the issuance of blue bonds, which will allow the use of the capital markets as one of the avenues for promoting sustainability in the corporate sector. The SEC on Sept. 21 issued Memorandum Circular No. 15, Series of...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Sunday, Sept. 24 issued a list of preventive measures and security actions to be taken in the event that a system becomes infected with the Medusa ransomware. Photo from Pixabay The DICT emphasized the value of regular attack...
A Senate panel is set to conduct an inquiry into the so-called religious cult in Surigao del Norte, particularly on the allegations of human rights violations, its link to the illegal drug trade, and the presence of armed individuals. In a radio interview on DWIZ, Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa,...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Saturday, Sept. 23, encouraged all Filipino families to observe this year’s "Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day" as part of the 31st National Family Week celebration. (DSWD / MANILA BULLETIN) The "Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day" will...
Criminal and administrative charges have been filed before the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) against San Fernando, Camarines Sur Mayor Fermin M. Mabulo and five barangay chairmen for their alleged involvement in illegal quarrying. The five barangay officials named in the complaint were Barangay...
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. aimed for a positive outcome as the G77 and China Summit's discussion focused on the strategic goals of the Philippines. Photo credit to DOST “I am pleased because the themes discussed are in line with the...
