Noting how better health could help improve a family's socio-economic conditions towards achieving pandemic recovery, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go continues to push for the improvement and expansion of the country's public health services, especially for the poor. “Malaking bahagi po ng budget...
New laws in the Philippines are expected to support mergers and acquisition (M&A), which declined in 2022 to $8.1 billion in value for 33 deals from $9.961 billion in 2021, as companies capitalize on this strategy to expand and grow their business, according to consultancy firm PwC Philippines....
The local government of Valenzuela City announced on Monday, Dec. 26, the updated schedule of the Covid-19 vaccinations at three of the city’s public parks. The city government will be conducting vaccinations against the disease for kids, teens, adults, and senior citizens at the Valenzuela...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has renewed his push for a bill seeking to accelerate the installation of free public internet connection in public schools nationwide. Gatchalian filed Senate Bill No. 383 or the proposed Digital Transformation in Basic Education Act as Vice President and Department of...
Citing “a new chapter of public service,” Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Saturday, Dec. 24, called on Filipinos to contribute to nation-building in an aim “to build a stronger nation” and uplift the lives of everyone. Vice President Sara Duterte (OVP photo) In her...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Friday, Dec. 23, warned the public not to use commemorative license plates on their motor vehicles without permission or they risk facing fines and other consequences. (Photo courtesy of the Land Transportation Office) Assistant Secretary Jose Arturo “Jay...
The Department of Education (DepED) announced that two Philippine public high schools were conferred with the SEAMEO-Japan Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Award for their sustainable development initiatives. (Photo courtesy of DepED) DepED said that from the 272 schools participating...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released face-to-face and special oathtaking dates for new Social Workers, Certified Public Accountants, Medical Technologists, and Medical Laboratory Technicians. (PRC / MANILA BULLETIN) The special oathtaking for new social workers will be on Dec. 19...
As a Christmas surprise to teachers in Pasig City, Mayor Vico Sotto announced that all teaching and non-teaching personnel belonging to the Schools Division Office (SDO) will receive an increase in their allowances starting January, 2023. For non-teaching personnel, their allowance per month will...
The government will soon use a green criteria in its procurement process to promote sustainable practices and comply with the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) after the House of Representatives on Monday, Dec. 12, passed on the third and final reading House Bill (HB) No. 6468 or...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed his gratitude to the Malacañang Press Corps (MPC) for its support in delivering the government's message to the public. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this as he hosted a dinner for the members of...
Editorial The barangay health workers are a very special group of people in the community. They are vital to the delivery of primary health care to the people in the grassroots level. In the early days of the pandemic, the BHWs were the first responders to the public health problem brought by...
