Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said there is a necessity for Filipinos to own their own bank account or become a virtual wallet holder so more people can engage in cashless transactions. Since digital payments have been the norm since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic started last year, Gatchalian...
An online seller who was tagged by the police as the No. 1 most wanted person was arrested in Muntinlupa City for possession of illegal drugs. Cherry Caagbay, alias Cherry Moscosa, 44, was arrested Wednesday by joint operatives of the Muntinlupa Police and National Capital Region Police Office...
Re-examining the key goals, core values, and top priorities of journalism in a changing world WAR ROOM The Manila Bulletin (MB) newsroom, springboard to the future in a heritage building in Intramuros At a small, rather casual, but top-level meeting of executives and editors at the Manila Bulletin...
State gaming regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is set to legalize operations of electronic cockfighting, also known as online sabong or e-sabong, to shore up revenues due to urgent needs of the government for funds amid the raging coronavirus disease (COVID-19)...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) vowed to institute new programs and activities and policies to fight online counterfeiting to further strengthen intellectual property rights protection in the country following positive results that kept the Philippines away for the 8th...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public on risks linked with the use of some medicines in treatment against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), including drugs bought online and from unauthorized sources. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) The country’s food and drug regulatory...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) has partnered with Filipino musicians and other artists to stage an online concert for healthcare workers leading the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Harana: Musical Tribute to Filipino Frontliners art card (Istorya ng Pag-asa Facebook page)...
Former Representative Lorenzo “Erin” Tañada III has appealed to the Senate leadership to find the courage and independence to allow Senator Leila de Lima to participate in the Senate’s online sessions and hearings from her place of detention at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial...
It's time to show off your cooking skills. Chef Daisuke Suzuki and Japanese Ambassador to Manila Kazuhiko Koshikawa (Photo: @AmbJPNinPH/Twitter) The embassy of Japan in Manila has launched an online cooking competition where the winner can have a chance to dine with the ambassador at his residence....
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Saturday, April 24, pressed the government to address issues with its distance learning program after a Pulse Asia survey found that more Filipino parents are uncertain and do not believe that their children are learning enough. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian (MANILA...
With parents spending more time at home, children bare witness to how busy all the adults are in the house. Everyone's doing double or event triple duty and kids as young as toddlers can't help but mimic their parents' actions—including online shopping and checking out. We've seen stories of...
Their bikers will be at your doorstep to collect them for free Throughout the pandemic, we have discovered the importance of delivery service and e-commerce. They spared us from the dangers of COVID-19 by bringing our needs right to our doorstep. They even saved the holiday gift-giving, and...
