Maintenance and repair work in Cainta, San Mateo, and Angono will result in the loss of water service by Manila Water for up to six hours in in these areas from August 8 to 10. In its advisory, Manila Water announced that Midtown Village in Barangay San Andres, in Cainta will have no water from 10...
The Antipolo City government has announced that Persons With Disability (PWDs), senior citizens, solo, parents and 4Ps beneficiaries may avail of the rice that is being sold for ₱29 per kilo of at the Farmer’s Weekend Market in Sumulong Park in Antipolo City on a first-come-first serve...
At least sixteen public schools in Cainta, Rizal have moved the opening of classes to August 5. In its advisory, the Cainta Municipal Government announced that the following schools have deferred the opening of classes from July 29 to August 5: Balanti Elementary School Balanti U-1 Elementary...
Flood-stricken communities in Taytay, Rizal were among the beneficiaries of the ongoing relief operations of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and Small Town Lottery Authorized Agency Corporations (AACs) in Rizal to areas that were hit by flood caused by Typhoon Carina and the...
Last week, fake news was serious enough for government agencies to issue advisories to the public. On July 18, two government agencies – the Social Security System (SSS) and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) – issued warnings about...
A three-year collaboration program with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to enhance the country’s capabilities in geohazards monitoring and information dissemination is currently being implemented. The nationwide adoption of anticipatory action (AA) for disaster preparedness to...
“Prioritize watershed protection in the Upper Wawa Dam as well as the reforestation and biodiversity preservation in the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape.” This was President Marcos’ clearcut order to stakeholders during the recent ceremonial impounding process of the Upper Wawa...
Advocates for the advancement of the rights of persons with disability (PWDs) will build a haven for the handicapped, cancer patients, and the elderly in Antipolo City in Rizal. Eljoy Lagan, leader of the Antipolo-based cooperative for the PWDs, said the home seeks to provide shelter for the...
By ELLALYN DE VERA-RUIZ A survey conducted by Publicus Asia for the second quarter of 2024 revealed that the Manila Bulletin has emerged as a trusted print and online news platform, based on the results released on Monday, July 15. Manila Bulletin received a 45 percent trust rating in both print...
Significant progress was achieved last week in the campaign for climate justice when the Philippines was elected as the host country of the Board of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage brought about by climate change. The Philippines won the bid over seven other contenders, capping a...
We are living amid a problem of unsustainable consumption, and its waste surrounds us, among them rolls of plastic, packaging material, and fashion clothing. This problem became more apparent during the pandemic when online shopping became the only way to acquire goods. After that, the door...
Take time to answer the census questions and give truthful information. The information will not only update the country’s total population, it will also guide the making of government policies to enhance services needed by specific groups. President Marcos has urged the people to...
