The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) launched three new research and instructional laboratories located at the Dante de Padua Building on June 21. (UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES LOS BAÑOS) The new laboratories are the UPLB Philippine-California Advanced Research Institutes-Research...
Senator-elect Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Tuesday, June 28 said proposals to postpone the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections are justified noting how the incoming Marcos administration needs to prioritize other immediate concerns, particularly the ongoing Covid-19...
House Ways and Means Chair Rep. Joey Salceda told incoming Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan Ople and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma to lift the deployment ban on overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). (Photo from Joey Salceda's Facebook)...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, June 28 hailed the passage into law of the Expanded Solo Parents Act calling it a victory for the millions of solo parents in the Philippines. The measure lapsed into law last June 4, 2022, without President Duterte’s signature. “I am elated that the Expanded...
Senator Grace Poe today June 28 said that no Filipino child should be denied the love and support of a family. Poe said this as she welcomed the finalization of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act, or Republic Act (RA)...
The late visual artist is regarded as one of the pillars of Filipino modern art The Filipino art scene mourns at the passing of master visual artist Justin “Tiny” Nuyda. News about his demise was confirmed by his daughter Ayni Nuyda through a post on Facebook page “In Memoriam of Justin...
A new range of benefits and experiences for consumers in the Philippines Mastercard announced the enhanced World and World Elite card programs, providing consumers in the Philippines and other markets in Southeast Asia a range of rewards, lifestyle privileges and experiences at home and away. The...
As the country gradually transitions to the post-pandemic era where face-to-face activities are now possible again and even gaining traction the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) will be holding the SUC Fair 2022. (Image courtesy of CHED) Together with the Philippine Association of State...
Top officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) are in the list of suspected smugglers or protectors of smuggling of agri-fishery products worth P667.5-million from 2019 to 2022. The list was submitted to President-elect Ferdinand ‘’Bongbong’’ R. Marcos Jr....
The Social Security System (SSS) said on Monday, June 27 that its mandatory provident fund for its members called the Workers’ Investment and Saving Program (WISP) produced an income of P333.77 million in the first year of its implementation. (SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM) It also generated a...
The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) strongly urged the incoming administration to increase the public spending on science and technology (S&T) education and program to catch up with neighboring counties. (UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES) A statement released by UPD Task Force...
The faithful will have the chance to venerate the relics of three popes at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros on Wednesday, June 29. Photo Manila Cathedral FB In a Facebook post, the Manila Cathedral announced that it will expose the relics of Saints John XXIII, Paul VI and John Paul II during the...
