The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-I provided P425,000 worth of aid to Payas Rice Mill in La Union to purchase a rice huller machine that would boost its production and sales. DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña (PCOO/MANILA BULLETIN FILE) DOST Secretary Fortunato...
Various universities in Baguio declared academic break following students' calls for a break from online classes and academic requirements. (Photo courtesy of NUSP Cordillera) On Thursday, Nov. 4, the Benguet State University (BSU) declared a six-day academic break from Nov. 8 to 13 "to help in any...
The Philippine Red Cross continues to provide aid for residents of the province of La Union who were severely affected by Severe Tropical Storm (STS) "Maring", the agency said on Wednesday, November 3. PRC's La Union Chapter distributed food items targeting over 256 families in Bacnotan, La Union...
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) reported a 26 percent improvement in net income to P10.7 billion for the first nine months of the year on account of a 9 percent increase in revenues. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said its net interest income increased 3...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the European Union (EU) delegation strengthened their partnership on gender equality and women's empowerment. (Photo from PCW) EU Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron and Ambassador of the Netherlands to the Philippines Sakia de Lang met with PCW...
The National Youth Commission (NYC) is now accepting applications to the 5th ASEAN University Student Council Union (AUSCU) Conference. (Unsplash) The application is open to enrolled Filipino students aged 17 to 28, proficient in written and spoken English, and those who have a Philippine passport...
Weeks after Severe Tropical Storm (STS) “Maring” left the country, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to assist communities in La Union, especially those who were affected by the serious flooding in the province. Photo from Philippine Red Cross “Hindi natin pababayaan ang mga taong...
European Union (EU) Ambassador Luc Véron has encouraged the people of Itogon, Benguet to build sustainable and resilient communities to lessen their vulnerability to disasters. During his first regional outreach, Véron underscored thet "it is better to be prepared and proactive rather than being...
Despite the ongoing “Maring” operations in La Union, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) moves to ensure that there will be a steady supply of blood in the country through its continuous blood donation drive. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) On Oct. 16, PRC successfully collected 49 blood units in...
European Union (EU) Ambassador Luc Véron will visit the various EU-funded development projects in the Cordillera Administrative Region during his first regional outreach in the Philippines starting today, Oct. 20 until Friday, Oct. 22. EU Ambassador Luc Véron (Photo courtesy of the European Union...
Recognizing the challenges faced by communities in the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm “Maring” (Kompasu), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to provide aid to the residents who were affected by flooding in some parts of La Union. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) To provide immediate...
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III urged workers to report employers that are imposing a "no vaccine, no salary" policy as he reiterated that the practice is illegal. DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III (Photo from DOLE Facebook page) In a virtual media briefing...
