Each of us has a battle to fight, but first steel your resolve By Poch Eulalia While many are quick to joke that a New Year’s resolution only ever lasts a week, there are people out there who look to the coming year with hopes for real and lasting positive change. To remind us that life is a...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez offered a positive perspective on Thursday, Dec. 24 to Filipinos' Christmas celebration this 2022, saying it will be one enjoyed "with a little more degree of freedom and openness". House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker's office) "With my wife Yedda and my family, I...
NTC The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) was recognized as a runner-up FOI Champion awardee and one of the Top Requested and Performing Agencies with 1,000 above requests and with at least 90% closed transactions in the eFOI portal during the recent 2022 Freedom of Information (FOI)...
Various business and think tank groups have strongly opposed the planned Maharlika Wealth Fund (MWF), a Philippine government version of a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF), stating the proposal under House Bill 6398 will not amount to wealth creation but instead puts at risk peoples’ pension money in...
The Philippines has reiterated its intention to work with fellow United Nations member states in promoting human rights and upholding fundamental freedoms such as of the press. (Photo courtesy of the DFA) During the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) human rights dialogue in Siem Reap,...
Ugnayan sa Pasig (UsaP), Pasig City’s information and communication arm, was among the top requested and top performing agencies hailed by Freedom Of Information (FOI) Philippines at the 2022 FOI Awards. UsaP was one of the agencies included in the top requested and performing agencies in the...
Importers are batting for the extension of Executive Order 171 to counter the continuing adverse impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on consumer prices, but local producers strongly opposed the petition stressing the reduced import tariff did not benefit consumers and it is time to protect local...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) warned protesters of dispersal if they go out of the three freedom parks in Quezon City where they would be allowed to hold their activities during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Bongbong Marcos. Police Maj. Gen, Valeriano De Leon said that...
As shared recently by the Philippines’ number one financial super app, GCash, young professionals are becoming more independent, budget conscious, and open to trying simple ways to earn more. On the other hand, owners of MSMEs struggle to find accessible financing to expand their business and...
At least three freedom parks in Manila will be reserved for the rallyists who are planning to hold protest actions during the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on June 30, an official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) disclosed on Monday, June 27. Police Maj. Gen....
President Duterte led the 124th commemoration of the country's independence at Rizal Park in Manila on Sunday, June 12, his last Independence Day rites before his six-year term ends on June 30. For the last time, President Duterte leads the commemoration of the country's 124th Independence Day at...
Philippine Consulate General in Hawaii launches Flag Day exhibit ONWARD TO INDEPENDENCE Bulos (center) leads the commemoration of Philippine National Flag Days in Hawaii. Various activities are slated for the celebration including an exhibit, online trivia on the flag, Filipino Food Week, and the...
