The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Health (DOH) should deliver the commitments President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. stated in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) as soon as possible, Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go said. ...
(Unsplash) A ranking House of Representatives member is asking the Department of Energy (DOE) to finish its performance review of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) in the soonest possible time. Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte said that Congress "needs to decide soon...
The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) pushed through, but shortened, its annual commencement ceremony on Sunday, July 30, d ue to inclement weather conditions. University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) graduating students endured the monsoon rain during the 112th General...
Foreign agencies and embassies announced humanitarian aid through monetary and food packs to communities affected by Super Typhoon “Egay“ (international name Doksuri) which battered Northern Luzon after it made landfall early last week. Super Typhoon "Egay" triggers a landslide in Baguio City....
The Korean series “The Uncanny Counter” season 2 premiered on July 29 while Kim Tae-ri’s “Revenant” aired its finale on the same day. “The Uncanny Counter” returned with season 2 on tvN from OCN and stars Jo Byeong-kyu, Kim Se-jeong, Yoo Jun-sang, Yeom Hye-ran, Ahn Suk-hwan and...
The 80th Venice International Film Festival starts on Aug. 30. It will take place in Venice Lido. The good news is *Cross My Heart and Hope to Die* by director Sam Manacsa is competing in the Orrizonti short films competition. This is a feat for our young Filipino filmmakers who are pushing...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Because of its scarcity, safe water is one of the world’s most precious commodities today. Climate change and global warming are just some of the factors that have brought about this shortage, one that is acutely felt as water use continues to...
PEACE-MAKER Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, the longest-serving leader in Asia, is stepping down from his position to give way to his eldest son, Hun Manet, who won his seat in parliament in last Sunday’s general election. Many younger lawmakers are also said to be appointed to ministerial...
REFLECTIONS TODAY First Reading • 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12 The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. God said, “Ask something of me and I will give it to you.” Solomon answered: “O Lord, my God, you have made me, your servant, king to succeed my father David; but I am a mere youth, not...
CEBU CITY – The local contact center sector is eyeing a yearly annual revenue target of $59 billion by 2028. Despite the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI), the Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP) is confident that the target revenue will be met. CCAP said that...
DAVAO CITY (PNA) – Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte highlighted this city’s digitalization initiatives during his first State-of-the-City Address on Friday, July 29. In his report to Dabawenyos, Duterte said the city government has introduced more convenient methods to access government services in...
A few weeks ago, I attended an event where a prominent developer unveiled its ambitious plan for the next five to 10 years, with a focus on creating massive townships located in Cavite and Laguna. Additionally, another major developer has set its sights on a township in Pampanga, projected to...
