Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero suspended work in the upper chamber on Monday, Sept. 2, due to the inclement weather brought by Tropical Storm Enteng. "In view of the inclement weather caused by Tropical Storm Enteng, Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero has declared the suspension...
For as long as I can remember, I have been on a ceaseless journey to find or create great architecture. My first real encounter with remarkable architecture was the Cultural Center of the Philippines, designed by Leandro Locsin. Since my sister was a ballet dancer, I spent many hours of my youth...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has slapped system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) with P3.5 million worth of penalties for at least 10 transmission projects that it failed to deliver on targeted commercial operations date. A statement from the regulatory body...
The sustainability event brought together non-profit groups, stakeholders, and media to drive positive conversations and develop partnerships around critical environmental topics such as water security and recycling. (From left) Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) Director for Corporate...
The Board of Investments (BOI) and two constituents of the University of the Philippines (UP) signed an agreement to collaborate on investment promotions for locally developed biofertilizers and herbal medicine technologies. The BOI signed a memorandum of understanding with the UP Manila and the UP...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expressed its gratitude to the Leaders Forum, a bipartite body of labor and employer groups, for its support to the increase of the commission's budget. The Leaders Forum is composed of organizations such as the Employers Confederation of the Philippines,...
The Senate on Wednesday, August 28 has released Jojo Nones, the independent contractor who was allegedly involved in actor Sandro Muhlach’s reported rape case. Photo courtesy of Office of Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Senate President Francis Escudero signed the release order of...
The Senate on Wednesday, August 28 adopted the resolution honoring the life and legacy of former House speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. Former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. holds a copy of Senate Resolution No. 1142 commending and honoring him for his illustrious career and invaluable...
The University of the Philippines (UP) and the Social Security System (SSS) have signed a memorandum of agreement extending social security benefits to all university workers regardless of their employment status. Through the KaSSSangga Collect Program, contract of service (COS) and job order (JO)...
The Senate on Tuesday, August 27 approved on third and final reading the bill amending certain provisions in the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said passage into law of Senate Bill No. 2620 would pave the way for a mandated lower premium contribution...
Many cooperatives that borrowed from the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) have struggled to meet their obligations under the public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program, the bank's chief executive said. During a Senate budget hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 27, Michael de Jesus, DBP...
Senators on Tuesday, August 27 took turns grilling Shiela Guo, sister of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, on how she and her siblings fled the Philippines. But Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa blew his top after Shiela narrated a sketchy story and told him that she thought she...
