A generally fair condition will prevail throughout the Philippines on Sunday, March 12, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). PAGASA Weather Specialist Grace Castañeda said Filipinos across the country may enjoy a fair weather condition, but...
There is a “slight” increase in the number of rabies cases this year, an official of the Department of Health (DOH) said. A total of 55 rabies cases were already recorded as of Feb. 25. This is eight percent higher than the 51 cases logged during the same period last year, said DOH-Epidemiology...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday, March 6, said that his cousin, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., was “sympathetic” to the plight of transport groups and jeepney drivers as they staged a protest against the government’s plan to modernize the traditional jeepneys. ...
The Las Piñas City government said the City Health Office (CHO) offers free eye checkup and cataract surgery to eligible patients in the city. According to Mayor Imelda Aguilar said CHO’s free eye checkup and cataract surgery are part of the city’s mandate to provide aid to residents through...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda calls for a massive shift on how the country do agriculture in a changing climate amid the continuing warnings of the agricultural sector on the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Senate President Pro Tempore Loren...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda emphasized that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement could help advance the country’s agricultural sector, and the nation’s economy adapt to the fast-changing global trade. Legarda said that an innovative approach that...
Senator Christoper “Bong” Go on Wednesday, February 22, urged Malacañang to guarantee the safeguards to protect local farmers and industries from any potential adverse impacts of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement. Go made the call following the Senate’s...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said he is confident the Philippines will reap more benefits as the Philippines joins the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement. On Tuesday night, February 21, the Senate gave its concurrence in the ratification of the RCEP,...
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Tuesday, Feb. 21, dismissed criticisms of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) as the Marcos administration pushed for its ratification to address long-standing issues in the country’s agricultural...
330929230_1818370085215883_9209895895097742214_n Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano announced that 99 out of 201 barangays in the city have been declared drug-free. Rubiano made the announcement during the regular Monday (Feb. 20) flag-raising ceremony held at the Pasay City Hall quadrangle. She...
Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez announced that persons with disability (PWDs) will enjoy free parking in all commercial establishments in the city. Olivarez made the announcement on Tuesday, Feb. 15, after the City Council approved an ordinance giving exemptions to PWDs in paying parking fees...
In celebration of Civil Registration Month, the Pasay City government is offering free certified true copies (CTC) of birth, death, and marriage certificates. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the free services is being offered by the Local City Registry Office (LCRO) on Feb. 13 - 17. Romulo...
