Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (second row, middle) and other senior military officers pose for a photo with the members of the Commission on Appointments during the deliberation of their ad interim appointments on August 30, 2023. (Photo by AFP) The ad...
It is an understatement to say that the Philippines is a paradise for tourists. With its stunning mountain views, ancient structures, and crystal clear beaches, people have a myriad of things to do and explore in the country. But what some travelers seek to experience here is something beyond the...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri on Thursday, August 31 vowed to expedite the passage into law of the proposed Philippine Maritime Zones Act in a bid to quell any attempts by China to expand and include the country's maritime territories as part of its own. The “standard map”...
Hyundai is taking its service and latest models on the road as it resumes its Hyundai Mobility Experience (HME) tour in Davao and Cebu next month. After a successful introduction of the Grand Before Service Activity (GBSA) at Festival Mall in Alabang, the said Aftersales program is being...
The powerful Commission on Appointments (CA), on Wednesday, August 30, confirmed the ad interim appointment of Romeo Brawner Jr. as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff. The Commission on Appointments (CA) has confirmed the ad interim appointment of Armed Forces of the...
Voting 21-0, the Senate approved the proposed bill that seeks to recognize the role of caregivers in national development. Approved on third and final reading is Senate Bill No. 2019 or the proposed Caregivers’ Welfare Act, which ensures that caregivers’ rights to decent employment...
Religious leaders from different denominations joined forces to call for accountability from both government agencies and corporations regarding their role in the socio-ecological crisis that has impacted the Philippines. (Screengrab from Caritas Philippines/Facebook) For this year's Season...
The National Commission on Senior Citizens (NCSC) still needs to fill up 165 positions in order to carry out its mandate properly, the Commission on Audit (COA) has said. Only 43 or 19 percent out of 224 positions in the National Commission for Senior Citizens (NCSC) have been filled up since its...
Despite economic challenges, British businessmen remained confident in the Philippine economy and growth in bilateral trade, especially on the growing exports of pork and strong interest in the country’s infrastructure. Chris Nelson, Chairman of British Chamber of Commerce of the...
It will be another week of painful drive to petroleum stations this week as the price of diesel products will rise by P0.70 per liter; while gasoline prices will climb by P0.30 per liter, according to the price adjustment advisories of the oil companies. The industry players similarly advised that...
As Super Typhoon Goring (international name: Saola) battered the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Sunday, Aug. 27, expressed its readiness to extend assistance to the affected families. (DSWD / MANILA BULLETIN) DSWD, in...
The development of the country’s power grid network is still saddled with as much as P346.1 billion worth of unsettled right-of-way (ROW) claims, according to a top executive of the National Transmission Corporation (TransCo), the owner of the country’s power transmission assets. TransCo OIC...
