As Pasig City seeks to improve its employment and education services targeting the city’s vulnerable sectors, a total of 507 out-of-school youth (OSY) were granted the opportunity to enhance their skills and actively contribute to local governance. Photo from Pasig City Councilor Quin Cruz FB...
Grab Philippines said it has co-developed a performance-based commission scheme with its driver-partners after months of consultation and forum. "Grab remains fully committed to protecting partner income amidst challenging economic conditions," the ride-hailing firm said in a statement issued...
Domestic carsales in the first ten months this year jumped 30.9 percent to 280,300 units from 214,186 units in the same period last year, with Toyota Motor Philippines accounting for half of total industry sales. A joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc....
The Nigerian Embassy in Manila has kicked off the two-day Nigeria-Philippines Business Forum which aims to higher and facilitate trade, investment and business opportunities in the two countries. Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Republic of the Philippines Folakemi I. Akinleye...
The governments of the Philippines and Brunei have forged ties on religious cooperation for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Philippine Ambassador to Brunei Marian Jocelyn Tirol-Ignacio discussed with Brunei Darussalam Minister of Religious Affairs Yang Berhormat Pehin...
Quezon City topped the list of cities conferred with special awards by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) for having highest number of intellectual property (IP) applications and approved registrations in 2021. IPOPHL said in a statement Tuesday, Nov. 16, that Quezon City...
Photo from Pixabay/ MANILA BULLETIN The Covid-19 virus is heading towards the “endemic” phase in the Philippines amid the continuing decline in the number of cases, an infectious disease expert said on Tuesday, Nov. 15. “Yung nakikita naman talaga natin dito sa Covid, mukhang nagiging endemic...
ONE FOR THE ROAD James Deakin Ok, I know some of you may have been triggered by the title, but just hear me out. Just because this goes against half a century of mass media demonization and state sponsored indoctrination, isn’t it about time we have a grown up conversation about this? If not now,...
The Department of Education (DepED) on Monday, Nov. 14, welcomed the approval of the Senate for its 2023 budget. DepED / MB Visual Content Group Issuing a statement, DepED expressed gratitude to the Senate for approving the budget of the department and its attached agencies for the Fiscal Year (FY)...
Four generations of artistry shine in ‘Salinlahi IV,’ a visual exhibit featuring the creations of Lydia Velasco and her kin Art binds us. It is a bridge not only for artists to reach their audiences but also for consumers to be immersed in important topics and issues portrayed in a medium. For...
Seaoil, the leading independent fuel brand, rolls out the most-awaited “Lifetime Free Gas” promo for its sixth run. Three winners—one each from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will get a lifetime supply of free fuel. On top of the coveted lifetime free gas grand prize, customers get a chance to...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) conferred with the country’s building officials to refresh and update them on the intricacies of the National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP). In a statement released on Monday, Nov. 14, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan reminded the...
