Philippine flag (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has unanimously passed on third and final reading the measure that seeks to declare Aug. 1 of every year a special working holiday. Embodied in House Bill (HB) No.7986, the measure seeks to commemorate an important...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) on Thursday, May 25, announced their strengthened collaboration to serve the country together in case of mass casualty incidents (MCIs). (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) In an intensification of the partnership...
The US-ASEAN Business Council (US-ABC) and the Philippine Trade Training Center for ASEAN SME Academy renewed their cooperation to further promote and develop micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through various training and various courses offered online. MOU SIGNING -- US- ABC Chief...
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is not keen on imposing a limit on the number of motorcycle taxis that would ply the country’s road once Congress approves the proposal to regulate and legalize motorcycles-for-hire. A representative of the PCC who participated in the recent joint...
The Presidential Communications Office-Bureau of Communication Services (PCO-BCS) has launched The Philippine Gazette, a free newsletter that aims to inform the public about the programs and projects of the Marcos administration. *The Philippine Gazette (PCO)* The PCO-BCP launched the free...
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Thursday, May 25 renewed his call for the government to pursue economic development through a stronger public-private partnership program and make the country more competitive globally. Angara said he believes a stronger public-private collaboration...
The World Bank (WB) has reiterated its strong support for the Marcos administration in its quest to achieve its vision of becoming a prosperous, inclusive, and poverty-free society by 2040. *File photo* World Bank Managing Director for Operations Anna Bjerde said this as she concluded her two-day...
Japanese firms urged the Philippine government to speed up the process of approving ecozone proclamation to be able to provide ready to occupy factory sites in light of the increasing number of Japanese firms expanding in the country. Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Tereso O. Panga, who...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has appointed journalist and two-time National Book Award recipient Jose Torres Jr. as the new director general of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA). (Photo courtesy of PCO and PIA) Torres will replace resigned PIA chief Mon Cualoping, whose...
By Heidi Binghay Melodramatic Tempo, 72” x 38” Her latest collection of abstract paintings shows her signature bold, bright colors on every square centimeter of the canvas. Her works have been described as vibrant and exuberant, evoking feelings of happiness and cheer. It’s no surprise....
The Philippine Army (PA) and the United States National Guard Bureau have coordinated to enhance the two units’ reserve force and humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) capabilities. (Photo by Philippine Army) Col. Xerxes Trinidad, PA spokesperson, said this was revealed during the...
Around 70 local and foreign franchising players and experts will meet in the country to share emerging strategies and business trends to help ensure continued growth of the industry amid continuing global economic challenges, the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA). announced that a powerhouse...
