Alliance of Filipino women Gabriela staged a noise barrage in Quezon City to protest against the “severe economic crisis” as well as demand salary increase and decent job opportunities for all. (Photo courtesy of Gabriela) Members of Gabriela on Monday afternoon, Feb. 27, trooped in front of...
ILOILO CITY – To prevent low birth weight and stunting, the National Nutrition Council (NNC)-6 launched another phase of the supplementing feeding program for women and children in Western Visayas. NNC-6 Regional Coordinator Reginaldo Guillen said that Tutok Kainan Supplementation Program Phases...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, February 27, asked the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to broker updated security agreements with different countries that could help defend the Philippines from China’s continued aggression. “We have to exhaust all possible ways to defend the...
The tally of registered Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards has breached 35 million, but this number is relatively small compared to the sum total of unregistered SIMs which currently is at 133,643,043. SIM card (Unsplash) The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), on its latest tally, ...
Gilas Pilipinas guard Scottie Thompson looks to pass during their game against Lebanon on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Philippine Arena. (Ali Vicoy) By NIKOLE JAVIER NBA star Carmelo Anthony said on Friday, Feb. 24, that the Philippines’ co-hosting of the 2023 FIBA World Cup is a huge...
By NIKOLE JAVIER National University opened its title defense in dominant fashion with a sweep of Ateneo, 25-15, 25-20, 25-16, in the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Mall of Asia Arena. NU's Cess Robles scores against two Ateneo defenders during...
The National Museum of the Philippines took to social media to remind visitors about their guidelines. On Facebook, they informed followers that taking videos is not allowed inside the museum. They also reminded: Do not touch the paintings, sculptures, and other objects on display. Avoid leaning on...
Galerie Stephanie presents solo exhibitions by women artists for National Arts Month Layers #5 , Eugenia Alcaide, 23 x 18 x 1.5 inches mixed media (thread on silk, collage, and thread on fabric) By Gabrielle Gonzales and Marz Aglipay On view until Feb. 23 at the modern and contemporary art gallery,...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said the implementation of the national identification system has achieved its goals of onboarding unbanked Filipinos while providing a valid proof of identity that can be used to transact with the government and private sector. PSA Undersecretary Dennis...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the government is finalizing a list of flagship projects worth P15 trillion that will be up for President Marcos’ approval next month. During the Makati Business forum on Thursday, Feb. 23, NEDA Secretary Arsenio...
The benchmark interest rate on debt falling due in almost five years drop at an auction of the government IOUs at the Bureau of the Treasury on Tuesday, Nov. 29. The interest rate of the 20-year IOUs, with a remaining life of four-years and nine-months, fetched 6.568 percent, lower than the...
The National Economic and Development (NEDA) expects slower growth for next year due to substantial external and internal headwinds. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the economy would likely grow above seven percent this year, but it is expected to expand at a much slower...
