Countries that embrace smoke-free alternatives such as e-cigarettes, heated tobacco and nicotine pouches are experiencing a faster decline in cigarette smoking compared to those with restrictive policies, according to a series of international studies and historical data. A recent large-scale...
President Marcos announced that the new four-kilometer segment of the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX) will be toll-free until December this year. Marcos made the announcement as he led the opening of the expressway 's Aliaga-Cabanatuan Section in Nueva Ecija on Tuesday, March 31. "Itong...
Did you know that the House of Representatives has recently launched a free ride program benefitting commuters traveling from San Jose del Monte,in Bulacan to Welcome Rotonda in Quezon City? Dubbed "Biyaheng Damayan: Libreng Sakay mula sa Kongreso", the program is part of a temporary transport...
LEGAZPI CITY – The provincial government of Albay, through the Albay Public Safety Emergency Management Office-Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (APSEMO-PDRRMC), has suspended face-to-face classes on all levels and moved to alternative learning methods due to the transport...
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – Cagayan Valley was formally declared insurgency-free during a meeting of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) at the provincial capitol here on Tuesday, March 24. The RPOC led by chairperson and Cagayan Gov. Edgar B. Aglipay approved a resolution affirming the...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, March 25 said the likelihood of a tropical cyclone forming inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) remains low through the first week of April. PAGASA weather specialist Benison...
LAOAG CITY – Ilocos Norte province is launching a travel incentive program to attract visitors to head north despite rising fuel prices. Gov. Cecilia Araneta-Marcos confirmed this on Tuesday, encouraging the public to register now to secure spots for free bus rides to and from Ilocos Norte during...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-8 provided free rides in Eastern Visayas during the transport strike on Thursday, March 19. In collaboration with local government units (LGUs), PRO-8 carried out 61 Libreng Sakay operations, deploying 54 police vehicles for commuters impacted by the...
Aiming to remove financial and bureaucratic barriers that often prevent Senior High School (SHS) graduates from securing employment, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, March 19, rolled out the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) across three major public schools in Metro Manila. In...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) said Wednesday that necessary measures are in place for the nationwide transport strike on Thursday. Police Lt. Col. Joem Malong, PRO-NIR spokesperson, said 74 police vehicles are on standby to provide Libreng Sakay (free...
Aiming to improve learner health and expand access to basic healthcare services, particularly in underserved and remote communities, the Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), has expanded the government’s Yaman ng Kalusugan...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday, March 17, announced that it has partnered with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) to accelerate the release of scholarships and financial assistance, addressing long-standing delays that have burdened thousands of Filipino students. In...
