Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. ordered on Thursday, Feb. 16, the Philippine National Police (PNP) to investigate the shooting incident that killed a 13-year old boy and injured two others in a remote area in Pikit, North Cotabato....
To accelerate digitalization in the Philippines and enhance its processes, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has partnered with Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC). The said alliance was made official through the signing of a Memorandum...
The festival serves as an opportunity to give proper value to art and culture and their role in the enrichment of human consciousness UP Diliman has cooked up an event to celebrate National Arts Month this February. The Arts and Culture Festival takes place this month of Feb. to March 2023 with the...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the “high-value deals” sealed by President Marcos during his recent visit to Japan is expected to generate thousands of jobs for Filipinos. In a statement on Thursday, Feb. 16, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the 35...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved P3.41 billion funding to cover the cost of tertiary education for all Filipino students enrolled in technical vocational institutions. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the DBM approved a P3.41 billion Special Allotment Release...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT Diwa C. Guinigundo There must be another way of appreciating this issue of presidential visits to other countries supposedly to foster and maintain relations and on the sides, ink investment agreements with their business community. The two presidents before President...
The Leather and Hide Council of America and the Fashion Accessory Makers of the Philippines to launch Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Leather Philippine Design Competition 2023 With their mission of “educating the next generation of creatives and re-shaping our fashion futures,” the...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has disclosed that the Filipino invention "AGAPAY" for stroke rehabilitation received its first international patent (Photo courtesy of DOST-PCHRD) In a statement on Tuesday, Feb. 14, DOST said that the invention got its first international patent...
The measure mandating the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) to admit one cadet from each congressional district every school year to comprise its freshman class breezed through the House plenary on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 15. (PPAB) Approved on third and final reading during plenary...
Voting 243-3-0 (yes-no-abstain), the lower chamber has overwhelmingly passed on third and final reading the bill providing for the development of sustainable cities and communities throughout the Philippines. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Approved on third and final reading during plenary...
Parañaque City 1st District Representative Edwin Olivarez distributed hospitalization assistance to 11 city residents who are in dire need of help to pay their hospital bills. Olivarez said the 11city residents that were given medical and financial assistance are currently confined in four...
Senator Rafael ‘’Raffy’’ T. Tulfo has filed a Senate resolution seeking to review existing policies on the minimum wage increases to improve the standard of living and quality of life of workers, particularly those in the lower income bracket. In filing SR 476, Tulfo stressed that while...
