There are still 139,602,248 unregistered Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards in the Philippines based on the latest tally issued by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). The mandatory registration, which will end on April 26, 2023, seeks to end cybercrimes such as the rampant mobile...
The proposed House bill which would amend Section 108 of Republic Act (RA) No. 8550 or the “Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998” has been passed on third reading at the House of Representatives. The House plenary (Photo by Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) During the House’s plenary session on...
Senator Rafael ‘’Raffy’’ T. Tulfo reiterated today, Jan. 6, a deployment ban of Filipino Overseas Workers (OFWs) in Kuwait following media reports about a Filipino domestic helper who has been paralyzed after escaping her abusive employer in that Middle East country. Tulfo, chairman of the...
DOST LOGO (DOST OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) needs additional equipment to further improve its monitoring capabilities on volcanic and seismic activities, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said. “There is a need to augment...
National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala (DOST) The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) mourned the death of National scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala, recognizing the latter's contributions and research works on marine biodiversity and marine conservation. Alcala, who died last Feb. 1 at the...
Photo from Pixabay/ MANILA BULLETIN The country logged 128 more Covid-19 infections on Saturday, Feb. 4, the Department of Health (DOH) reported. Active cases or patients still receiving treatment or under isolation were at 9,520, the latest data of DOH showed. Metro Manila remained as the region...
Committed to the national government’s aim of making the Philippines a digitally competitive nation, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) started another initiative to improve connectivity in remote areas. The DICT led the “Free Wi-Fi for All Ceremonial Launching...
The number of registered Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards in the country has climbed to 28,371,192, said the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). Based on the latest tally provided by NTC, there are now 28,371,192 registered cards in the Philippines as of Feb. 2. This is only...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian holds his first press conference with the media at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. (Photo courtesy of DSWD) Alleviating hunger, enhancing disaster response, and streamlining social...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the national government is looking at selling euro-denominated retail bonds targeted at overseas Filipinos. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the Bureau of the Treasury is studying the possible domestic issuance of retail treasury bonds (RTB) in euro...
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) is currently working together with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for a new insurance package benefiting patients suffering from heart disease. MB file photo In a...
Farmers will be provided linkages to hotels and restaurants where they can sell their produce in bulk in an attempt to attain a zero to minimal wastage of agricultural products. Many produced tomatoes are thrown away in Lantapan, Bukidnon because of its alleged cheaper price. (Photo courtesy of...
