The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged all of the country’s governors, mayors and barangay captains to prioritize the people’s access to potable water especially in waterless communities and isolated areas still largely dependent on well and spring water sources. DILG...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) is urging riders in food delivery and courier activities to become self-employed members to enjoy various benefit programs and loan privileges offered by the pension fund. Aurora C. Ignacio, SSS president and chief executive officer said that undeniably, among...
Two lawmakers are seeking the passage of a bill that directs the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to create a program that detects the use of performance-enhancing drugs by national team athletes. Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez and Bulacan Rep. Jose Antonio Sy-Alvarado filed House Bill...
Senator Panfilo M. Lacson said the country’s law enforcers deserve congratulations and support for the major headway against terrorism over the weekend. Lacson, chairman of the Senate National Defense and Security committee, said the law enforcers dealt major blows to the Dawlah Islamiyah (DI) on...
The wastewater treatment plant of Clark Water Corporation (CWC), a subsidiary of Manila Water Company, Inc., is facing closure after the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) threatened to not renew the company's Temporary Discharge Permit (TDP). In a statement, Clark Development...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said about 400,000 more Filipinos were able to register during the voter registration extension period. Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said that the conduct of the extended period of voter registration from Oct. 11 to 30 was a success. "We think...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) is selling its foreclosed properties with affordable and flexible payment terms. In a statement, Aurora C. Ignacio, SSS president and chief executive officer said a total of 88 foreclosed properties located across the country are now up for sale. Broken down,...
Farmers have asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Food Authority (NFA) to immediately provide more large-capacity mechanical grain dryers to help them during this palay harvest season, which is facing the onset of La Nina. Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) said in a...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has affirmed the findings of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by recommending the filing of criminal charges against Organico Agribusiness Ventures Corporation and its officers for unauthorized solicitation of investments. In a resolution on September 3,...
House of Representatives Partylist Gabriela is again pushing for the passage of the pandemic leave benefits bill not just for COVID-19 infected workers but also for "floating status" workers due to temporary closures and reduced company operations. "Chop-chop 'yung sahod dahil bawas ang work...
At the Loggia of Palacio de Memoria With the more than successful Flea Market weekend of Oct. 23-24, 2021, and the enthusiastic response to their Tertulia de Memoria of October 30, the Palacio de Memoria on Roxas Boulevard is well on its way to setting the gold standard for how interesting and safe...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has finalized the contract with company F2 Logistics for the transport of election paraphernalia for the May 2022 national and local elections. The contract was signed on Oct. 29 with the deal worth P535,999,998, as shown in the contract's copy...
