Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Monday, March 3 grilled officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to explain why there are substantial number of inactive, non-operational, invalid or unused exploration permits (EPs) and mineral production sharing...
President Marcos has declared the fourth week of October of every year as "Moving Forward Paddling Week Philippines" to promote the country as a premier paddling destination and to encourage its adoption as a sport and leisure activity.PixabayMalacañang issued Proclamation No. 699, signed by...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved the regulatory framework for merchant payment acceptance activities (MPAA) to widen the use of digital payments in the country.Merchants refer to physical or electronic retailers, service providers, billers and businesses that accept payments for...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday, July 12 disclosed that billions of alleged "unjustified" money went into the bank accounts of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo sometime in 2019 to 2022. Gatchalian made the revelation a day after the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC)...
Pride Night 2024When: June 21, 6 p.m.Where: Climb Central Manila, Greenfield District, Mandaluyong CityClimb Central Manila is celebrating Pride Month this year with a roster of fun activities. Climbing clinic, tarot reading session, potluck party, and talks, among others, await queer folks and...
Easter and eggs often go hand in hand. In Pagan beliefs, eggs represented fertility and restoration of Earth as they welcomed the spring season. This belief was adopted by Christians, and they believed that Jesus Christ resurrected Easter Sunday. The cracking of the egg became a metaphor for...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office in Caraga, deployed 17 social and development workers to assist children in dealing with the emotional aftermath of the recent armed conflict incident along the border of Tubay town and Cabadbaran City in Agusan del...
The Department of Energy (DOE) will be undertaking this year the first bid round to woo prospective investors for energy infrastructure developments in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).The department announced that the launch of the planned auction for conventional energy...
In the Philippines, in the month of November the northeast monsoon, or amihan, cooler and drier air prevails, bringing relief from the heavy rains of the preceding months. While some regions may still encounter sporadic rainfall and typhoons, much of the country enjoys more stable weather. This...
Superpark, in partnership with Megaworld Corporation, opens its first Philippines location at the 4th level of Eastwood City, Libis, Quezonc City. Renowned as the world's friendliest (indoor) activity park, this dynamic facility sets to present a diverse range of 21 synergetic world-class...
The government should clarify if the Edsa People Power Anniversary on February 25 of next year would be a holiday or non-holiday, Sen. Imelda "Imee" Marcos said on Sunday, Oct. 15. Sen. Imee Marcos (Senate PRIB Photo) Marcos made the call after her brother, President...
Sen. Francis "Tol" Tolentino believes there's something deeper in China's coral harvesting endeavors in Iroquios or Rozul Reef in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying that it might be a prelude to reclamation. "May iba pang plano siguro po riyan, di lang 'yong pagkuha ng corals at...
