Senator Pia Cayetano on Sunday, Sept. 26 said the newly-signed law taxing Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) or Republic Act No. 11590 is a “major win” for the country as it will help generate billions of pesos in additional funds for public services but without burdening Filipino...
BREAKING NEWS Filipino artist José Santos III collaborate with the watch brand for wearable art (MM Yu) Just unveiled by Swatch Philippines via a riveting video on Instagram before it is made available to over 80 countries around the world is the limited edition Art Special watch by Swatch,...
Editorial As the United Nations General Assembly opened last week, world leaders including President Duterte pointed to the ever-increasing risks brought on by the climate change crisis, even as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. Their collective concern foreshadows the agenda of COP26, the UN...
ManilART is the flagship activity of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)’s Museums and Galleries Month (MGM), celebrated every October. On its thirteenth year, ManilART observes the theme “Continuing Legacies,” resuming its regular programming from Oct. 13 to 17, 2021 at...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is seeking to protect the rights and freedoms of persons affected by mental illnesses through the help of various sectors, including experts on neuroscience. Department of Science and Technology “By strengthening partnerships and collaborations...
The Senate will be adopting the House of Representatives' version of the bill that would extend the period of voters registration for the 2022 elections for 30 more days. Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel 'Migz' Zubiri (Albert Calvelo/Senate PRIB) Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri...
To protect women's health amid the pandemic, government agencies and private firms have been utilizing digital avenues to provide more women access to reproductive health products and services. (Photo from Unsplash) According to the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM), family planning...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has called on the public to avoid violence and keep the conduct of the 2022 general elections peaceful. The poll body made the statement after President Duterte warned that he will not hesitate to tap the military to ensure violence-free elections....
The Department of Science and Technology's (DOST) Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) helps small and medium enterprises become "globally competitive," its official said Saturday, Sept. 25. (JANSEN ROMERO / MB FILE PHOTO) SETUP is a nationwide strategy aimed at encouraging and...
Department of Science and Technology The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has underscored the importance of approving the Science for Change Program (S4CP) bill in order to sustain the country’s innovation efforts. DOST Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said the agency refocused its...
At least 138,000 digital vaccination certificates for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been distributed so far since its launch, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said. Department of Information and Communications Technology DICT Undersecretary for Digital...
The Alert Level System currently under pilot testing in the National Capital Region (NCR) would likely be extended until October, an official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Saturday, Sept. 25. In an interview over GMA News, DILG Undersecretary Empimaco Densing...
