Urban population in the Philippines has increased by over 50 million in the last 50 years, with the Commission on Population and Development (Popcom) saying that this would further increase to over 65 percent in two decades. Citing data from the *Manual of Operations for the Establishment of the...
Mass housing developers have asked the Board of Investments (BOI) to raise to P4 million from the current P2 million threshold price per housing unit that would be eligible for government tax incentives, and extend the income tax holiday (ITH) availment period to six years from four years. In its...
An attached agency of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has vowed to investigate the unauthorized fund transfers involving hundreds of GCash accounts earlier this week. (Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center) DICT’s Cybercrime Investigation and...
The Marcos administration is working double time to significantly reduce the risks and negative impact of the El Niño phenomenon, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. *File photo* The PCO, citing a three-page report submitted by the Department of National Defense to the President,...
The prevalence of hypertension among Filipino adults aged 20 years old and above has significantly declined from 2018 to 2019, a study by the Department of Science and Technology–Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) showed. (Unsplash) DOST-FNRI said that this is despite the increase...
Energy Secretary Raphael P. M. Lotilla said that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during his recent meeting with US President Joe Biden highlighted renewable energy (RE) and the "loss and damage" concept, which seeks to compensate countries that have little contribution to global climate change....
Art is a universal language that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a way to express oneself, to communicate with others, and to explore the world around us. For children, art can be a fun and creative way to learn and grow. For artist Mellanny "Melai" Arguzon-Aquino, creating art with your...
Aimed at providing an environment that will support innovators from health institutions in developing their technologies, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development's (DOST-PCHRD) HeaRTNovation Hubs (H-Hubs) was recognized by the National...
Researchers from Zamboanga City are currently working on a project that seeks to provide an alternative for titanium implants and further improve surgeries to correct jaw and facial deformities. Supported by the Department of Science and Technology -Philippine Council for Health Research and...
The Maynilad Water Services Inc. has signed a revised concession agreement (RCA) with the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) last Wednesday, May 10. (File photo / Manila Bulletin) "The amendments are intended, in part, to align some of the RCA provisions with the revised...
Wonder, a pop culture and style platform for the youth market, celebrated its fifth anniversary via the event “Wonderfvl: #WonderTurnsV” held at Apotheka, Poblacion last April. Themed “I’m With The Band,” a throwback to 2000s punk rock, the night featured exciting games and great music...
From May 8 to 20, Project Hulmahan is setting foot at The Manila Hotel’s Grand Lobby and Art Gallery. The art exhibit features a diverse range of artworks including sculptures, paintings, and mixed media pieces—all using shoe molds—created by both established and emerging artists who...
