For the forthcoming Easter season, The Manila Hotel, in partnership with Manila Bulletin, brings back HATCH—a one-of-a-kind showcase of artfully crafted Easter eggs. Displayed as a focal point of the Grand Lobby of the hotel, guests will be treated to a delightful display of novel collaboration...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) said it is "seriously considering" the sale of its casino operations, estimated to raise P80 billion in revenues for the government, to focus solely on regulatory function. In a statement, Alejandro Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive...
NIGHT OWL “Leaving no one behind means leaving no one offline.” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasizes the importance of ensuring information technology accessibility and inclusivity. UN’s goal is to connect everyone, everywhere by 2030. Digital connectivity will provide...
OF TREES AND FORESTS Many know me as a public servant and an entrepreneur. I spent 21 years of my life in government serving both as Senate President and Speaker of Representatives, accomplishments which I am extremely proud of. And I have been an entrepreneur all my life — starting with the time...
State-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) is planning to pursue 25-year concession arrangement under the privatization plan of the 932-megawatt Agus-Pulangui hydropower facilities in the Mindanao grid. “We have a plan - the plan is for concession agreement,”...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) warned the public against a fraud website that uses the agency’s name to offer college scholarships. “The Department of Social Welfare and Development wishes to inform the public that ‘DSWD Financial Assistance’ is not an official DSWD...
The measure that aims to reduce the number of jobless Filipinos by matching their education and skills to available jobs was overwhelmingly passed on third and final reading during plenary session Tuesday, March 21. Approved following the conduct of nominal voting was House Bill (HB) No. 7370,...
The House of Representatives has unanimously approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to establish a sustainable and collateral-free financing program for the country’s micro and small enterprises (MSEs). Normal voting was carried out on House Bill (HB) No.7363, or the “Pondo sa...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, March 21, challenged men to join in the fight for gender equality and create safer spaces for girls and women in the communities. Duterte posed the challenge during her speech as the guest of honor and speaker during Quezon City Police District’s (QCPD)...
A measure that seeks to improve the literacy rate of Filipinos was approved on third and final reading by the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 21. Passed in plenary after the conduct of nominal voting was House Bill (HB) No. 7414, which renames the Literacy Coordinating Council, created...
On the occasion of Women's Month, the House of Representatives gave its final approval to the bill that will allow married women to retain their maiden surname. Passed on third and final reading was House Bill (HB) No.4605, or the proposed Act providing for the right of married women to retain their...
The lower chamber has overwhelmingly approved on third and final reading a measure empowering the President to suspend the increase in premiums of “direct contributors” of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), including employees. Deputy Speaker and Cebu 6th district Rep. Vincent...
