In today's rapidly changing world, it is more crucial than ever for students to grasp the significance of global issues and their role in shaping a sustainable future. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a blueprint for addressing the most pressing challenges facing humanity and...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Monday, April 29 called for greater participation of women in the government’s crafting of policies in climate change adaptation. Legarda made the call as the nation grapples with the extreme heat wave caused by the prevailing El Niño...
The guns and personal belongings left behind by fleeing communist rebels after a 15-clash with elements of the police elite's Special Action Force in Ragay, Camarines Sur on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (photo: SAF) Elite police commandos clashed on Saturday, April 6, with suspected communist...
More bus drivers and operators lodged complaints over the alleged collection of large sums of money by a Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Southern Luzon to avoid apprehension. Through separate letters dated March 2 and Feb. 12, two transport cooperative leaders sent their complaints to the...
Senator Risa Hontiveros warned on Friday, Feb. 16 the leaders of People’s Initiative for Modernization and Reform Action (PIRMA) of possible criminal charges should they continue their refuse to disclose the identities of the donors behind the controversial “EDSA-pwera” TV ad. “Mahaba...
"Broken-hearted" teachers announced on Monday, Feb. 12, their plans to stage a protest against the continued neglect of the government concerning their benefits and demands for a pay hike. Public school teachers (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FIL E PHOTO) The Alliance of Concerned...
President Marcos has credited his administration’s recent measures, such as the strategic partnership for rice supply with Vietnam, for the 2.8 percent inflation rate in January, the lowest since October 2020. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential...
People’s Initiative for Reform Modernization and Action (PIRMA) National Lead Convenor Noel Oñate said that they sought the help of House Speaker Martin Romualdez as well as other congressmen in their signature drive for their People's Initiative (PI) push to amend the 1987 Constitution. PIRMA...
ILOILO CITY – The city government led by Mayor Jerry Treñas is willing to join the proposed class-action lawsuit stemming from the New Year blackout. “(We are) standing united for justice and accountability,” Treñas said in a statement. THE city of Iloilo is willing to join a class action...
Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) director Maj. Gen. Bernard Banac awards on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, the PNP Wounded Personnel Medal to one of the two police commandos who were wounded in a gun battle with a fugitive man wanted for multiple counts of murder in...
After graduating from the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) in 1992, the young officer Bernard M. Banac decided to join the elite force of the Philippine National Police (PNP) where he learned the realities of combat operations and administration in dealing with insurgents and terrorists especially...
Malacañang has approved and adopted a new action plan to optimize demographic opportunities and address population issues in the next five years. File photo Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Memorandum Circular No. 40, which approved and adopted the Philippine Population and Development...