CEBU CITY – The provincial government has launched a program that aims to improve the lives of fisherfolk in Bohol. GOV. Aris Aumentado (seated, fourth from right) leads the launching of Bohol’s Fish Buy-Back Program which aims to help fisherfolk have sufficient income. (Photo via Calvin D....
(MB Visual Content Group) The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is aiming to hit its target of mounting 15,834 free WiFi sites in the Philippines by 2023. The agency is working on the establishment of free WiFi sites in the country, especially in...
A new and clean cooking fuel alternative was introduced by a Balik Scientist of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) that looks to replace Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) stoves in homes. Abenes Dr. Fiorello B. Abenes, a Professor Emeritus at CalPoly Pomona University in California, USA,...
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) granted a P254-million loan to renewable energy firm Upgrade Energy Philippines, Inc. (UEP) to spur investments in the sector amidst rising demand. UEP, an engineering, procurement and construction contractor, offers renewable energy and energy...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) announced on Thursday, Dec. 29, that the pension fund will grant educational assistance to kin of its members. Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager said they will release P100 million in financial aid to 10,000 qualified children of...
The Navotas City government announced on Wednesday, Dec. 28, that it has distributed livelihood packages to 80 city residents under the “Angat Kabuhayan” program of the NavotaAs Hanapbuhay Center. Among the beneficiaries were 30 senior citizens, 10 persons with disabilities (PWDs), 20 parents...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday, Dec. 26, a total of 5,690 new Covid-19 cases during the past week. DOH/MB In its weekly case bulletin, DOH said that the daily average cases is currently at 813, which is 25 percent lower than cases from Dec. 12 to Dec. 18. The agency also recorded...
The local government of Valenzuela City announced on Monday, Dec. 26, the updated schedule of the Covid-19 vaccinations at three of the city’s public parks. The city government will be conducting vaccinations against the disease for kids, teens, adults, and senior citizens at the Valenzuela...
President Ferdinand​ ​"​​Bongbong​"​ Marcos Jr. on Saturday​ made a surprise appearance in an online talk, where he discussed his administration's program that​ ​aimed to ​provide internet connection to students and teachers in...
The Department of National Defense (DND) is bringing the values learned from the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) closer to the youth through a sports competition. (L-R) Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente O. Bacarro, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP); Dr. J. Prospero E. De...
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has expressed support to President Marcos' call for local government units (LGUs) to have a common set-up of fireworks display areas to ensure public safety this coming New Year. In a press briefing, BFP spokesperson Supt. Analee Atienza said the move is a big...
An international association of development banks and financial institutions recognized the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) for promoting energy efficiency. The Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) gave DBP’s Energy Efficiency Savings...
