BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. I was honored to be invited to deliver a short video message for the launch of the training of Early Childhood Development Teachers for Local Government Units (LGUs) under Project RISE — Reskilling, Innovating, Sustaining Excellence in...
As temperatures rise during the dry season, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) assured its members that coverage for heat-related illnesses is in place. In a statement on Friday, April 10, the health state insurer reminded members that inpatient benefit packages for common...
Low- and mid-rise buildings in Metro Manila are the most vulnerable to collapse if the long-feared “Big One” strikes, with simulation estimates showing that up to 13 percent of such structures could be heavily damaged or collapse during intensity 8 shaking along the West Valley Fault,...
Previously known primarily for ground operations, the Philippine Army (PA) has expanded its capabilities and is now able to conduct aerial patrols within the country’s airspace—marking a significant development for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The Army’s Aviation Regiment or...
CAMP AQUINO, Tarlac City – The Armed Forces Northern Luzon Command raised the Philippine flag over Talampas ng Pilipinas (Philippine Rise) to reinforce the country’s sovereign rights over the undersea feature in the Philippine Sea on Sunday, May 18. SOLDIERS salute as the national flag is...
The West Philippine Sea’s inclusion in Google Maps is a “victory for all Filipinos,” Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said. West Philippine Sea , Talampas ng Pilipinas (Google Maps) More than that, Tolentino said this latest development will be considered a legacy for the Gen Zs, the...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte affirmed his support for the Green Rise Action movement launched here on Saturday afternoon, April 6, to call for the safe release of former President Rodrigo Duterte who is detained at the International Criminal Court in The Hague at the...
Reelectionist Senator Francis Tolentino said that the country's official submission of the ‘Talampas ng Pilipinas’ chart to the United Nations’ International Seabed Authority (ISA) “will open the doors for the region’s exploration to fulfill the country’s future energy needs.” he...
Cebu has long been a hotspot for real estate investment, but a new development is set to redefine luxury living in the city. I recently had the opportunity to visit The Mont, a visionary developer bringing something truly iconic to the Philippine real estate landscape. Unlike typical residential...
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile said the Philippines' maritime issues with China remain unsolved as former president Rodrigo Duterte failed to secure the Philippines' national interest in the West Philippine Sea despite the latter's close ties with China. Former president Rodrigo...
With the signing of the Philippine Maritime Zones (PMZ) Act, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said that this would strengthen the Philippines' rights to explore and exploit natural resources in the Philippine Sea - including Talampas ng Pilipinas (Philippine Rise or Benham Rise). According...
BillEase, a local digital consumer finance platform, has secured an investment from The Rise Fund, a multi-sector initiative under Texas Pacific Group’s (TPG) global impact investing strategy. In a statement on Tuesday, Sept. 3, BillEase chief Executive Officer Georg Steiger said that this...
