The number of registered Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards in the country has climbed to 28,371,192, said the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). Based on the latest tally provided by NTC, there are now 28,371,192 registered cards in the Philippines as of Feb. 2. This is only...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) launched its online registration system NPC Registration System (NPCRS), providing secure and seamless portal for both government and private organizations to register their data processing systems with the commission. NPCRS is the latest system developed and...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. approved the implementation of seven infrastructure projects worth P154.72 billion, including a cancer center for the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH), the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) announced. In a...
The Manila local government held a visual art exhibit at the Manila Clock Tower Museum in Ermita, Manila on Wednesday, Feb. 1, to kick off the celebration of National Arts Month. The exhibit showcased the artworks by missionary visual artist and Philippine navy reservist Kristine Lim. Manila Mayor...
ALCALA (SIlliman University FB) DUMAGUETE CITY (PNA) – National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala passed away on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 1, in a hospital in this capital city at the age of 94. Alcala, considered the “father” of marine protected areas (MPAs), was the vice chairperson of the...
The Philippine women’s national football team By NIKOLE JAVIER The Philippine women’s national team will no longer be playing as underdogs when they face a tough battle to move past the first round of the Olympic Qualifiers. The Filipinas are kicking off their hectic campaign this...
The first positive steps have been taken to drum up public consciousness about our Muslim brethren is through the commemoration of World Hijab Day, Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla said. Sen. Robinhood C. Padilla leads the commemoration of "World Hijab Day" at the Senate on Wednesday, February...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has hailed minority congressman for his unwavering commitment to improve Filipinos' understanding on the use of Hijab, which is worn by Muslim women the world over. House Speaker Martin Romualdez speaks during the celebration of the 10th World Hijab Day on Feb. 1,...
Members of the National Archives of the Philippines (NAP) facilitated a guided tour for officials of Pasig City’s Office of General Services – Records Management and Archives Division (OGS-RMAD) to share ways to improve the local government's archival capacities. National Archives of the...
The mandatory SIM card registration will still end on April 26, 2023. Information and Communications Technology Undersecretary Anna Mae Lamentillo said no possible SIM Registration extensions are being considered yet, clarifying that the mandatory registration will still end on April 26. “As we...
Kai Sotto and the Adelaide 36ers celebrate their win over the Cairns Taipans By NIKOLE JAVIER Kai Sotto and the Adelaide 36ers finally broke the bad spell in an emphatic way, stunning second seed Cairns Taipans, 99-96, in Australia’s National Basketball League on Monday, Jan. 30. After...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, called on Congress to support the government’s housing initiatives, as well as for housing interest support, by including them in the national budget in the coming years. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (center), joined by (from...
