Shopee PH Graduate Programs As the e-commerce industry continues to evolve, Shopee seeks to train the next generation of young tech talents and prepare them for a career in e-commerce through its Graduate Programs. Composed of the Global Leaders Program (GLP) and the newly launched Fresh Graduate...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said he supports moves to revive the mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) in schools as the program can play a significant role in strengthening the country’s national security and crisis management efforts. Go, however, said there must be a...
TARLAC CITY – Around 300 Aeta children benefited from the feeding program conducted by the Armed Forces Northern Luzon for this year’s National Children’s Month. The Nolcom, through the 1st Civil Relations Group, Civil Relations Service, Armed Forces of the Philippines, in collaboration with...
Amid the increasing prices of goods and commodities, authorities are now eyeing to extend Kadiwa ng Pasko until early 2023 to help more farmers and consumers who have been directly affected by the present challenges. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) In a “Laging Handa” briefing Friday, Dec. 2,...
The Port of Davao of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has launched a United Nations-based program that seeks to address smuggling, particularly of illegal drugs. BOC Commissioner Yogi Filemon Ruiz said new Port Control Office, launched from Nov. 23-25 by the Port of Davao headed by District Collector...
Newly-installed Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Acting President and Chief Officer Emmanuel R. Ledesma emphasized the need for greater teamwork and collaboration among its officers and employees. Emmanuel Rufino Ledesma Jr. (center) takes his oath as as the acting president...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) committed Friday, Dec. 2, to accelerate the excavation of a big-ticket bypass project in Davao City to partially open the first 10.7-kilometer central portion of the tunnel by early 2024. Photo by DPWH DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said...
The Kabataan Partylist on Wednesday, November 30 joined calls for a general wage increase, lower prices of basic commodities, and further economic assistance for the toiling majority. In a statement, Rep. Raoul Manuel said the young labor force are the lifeblood of the country and thus, deserve...
BAGUIO CITY – The City Social Welfare and Development Office reported that some 648 former drug personalities completed their six-month community-based rehabilitation program that allowed them to be immersed back with the mainstream society and live normal lives. Social Worker Officer Ellen...
FINDING ANSWERS Former Senator Atty. Joey Lina The new Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) anti-illegal drugs campaign launched nationwide last Saturday will have to get the support of the entire nation if significant success is to be attained. And having the right strategies that make use of...
A total of 24,159 illegal drug personalities were arrested while P9.9 billion worth of dangerous drugs were seized from July 1 to Nov. 24 this year, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) disclosed. DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos said the multi-billion worth of illegal drugs...
An infectious diseases expert believes that another surge in Covid-19 cases is unlikely this coming holiday season. People flock to Ilaya in Binondo, Manila on Jan. 2, 2022. Metro Manila will be under Alert Level 3 starting Jan. 3 until Jan. 15, 2022 due to the rise of COVID-19 cases. (ALI VICOY /...
