Sen. Cynthia Villar said on Tuesday, Sept. 12, that passing the proposed Philippine Salt Industry Development Act is the Senate’s response to the plea for assistance from salt industry stakeholders to revitalize their dying sector. Sen. Cynthia Villar (Senate PRIB photo) Voting...
Top officials of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday, September 12 expressed their belief China is behind a disinformation campaign on the West Philippine Sea (WPS). PCG Commodore Jay Tariella disclosed this during the hearing of the Senate Committee on National Defense and...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has warned the public about the emergence of unlicensed offshore gaming in the country that has the potential to jeopardize one's personal and financial information. In a statement, the government's gaming regulator and operator announced the...
Most of us have heard of the famous aphorism "You are what you eat". It was from an old book written by the French epicure Brillat-Savarin back in 1825, and its theme is still relevant to our society today. It is scientifically proven that every food intake directly impacts one's health and...
The Podium featured three new artists in a contemporary pop-up art exhibit entitled “Kismet: Weaves of Fate” at the Atrium Level 2. Joining in the opening day are (from left): The Podium’s Allan Jarantilla, artists Jesse Camacho, Naburok and Ian Mathay. Experience art while shopping at The...
Voting 22-0, the Senate approved the proposed bill that seeks to strengthen and revitalize the salt industry in the country. Approved on the third and final reading is Senate Bill No. 2243 or the proposed or the proposed Philippine Salt Industry Development Act. "My wholehearted support and...
Sen. Robin Padilla on Monday, Sept. 11 pushed for clearer regulations on Halal certification amid the confusion brought by having two different agencies involved in the certification and accreditation. Sen. Robin Padilla presides over the Committee on Cultural Communities and Muslim Affairs...
Opposition senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, September 11 shot back at Vice President Sara Duterte for bragging that critics were unable to support their “dirty imagination” when they questioned the confidential expenses in 2022 of the Office of the Vice President which was not provided under...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has underscored the government's economic team's complete support for the recent implementation of price control on rice. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that Executive Order No. 39, which mandates the prices of rice at P41 and P45 per...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is committed to strengthening projects aimed at enhancing employment opportunities in the country. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the job-enhancing initiatives of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Technical Education and...
Nasser Zulueta’s latest exhibit “Transient Horizons” at Art Anton Gallery is a testament to his remarkable journey through life as a nomad and his relentless pursuit of artistic expressions. Nasser Zulueta “The whole idea behind my exhibition ‘Transient Horizons’ comes from my life as...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has advised the public against dealing with Sprhy Gold Investment or Sprhy Cash Paluwagan and Secret for Elimination of Rampan Poverty Worldwide (SERP Worldwide) due to their unauthorized solicitation of investments without the necessary license from the...
