The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded government offices to allow Muslim employees to adjust their work hours to accommodate their religious practices during the month of Ramadan. The Muslim community has officially started the month-long Ramadan on March 12. “In light of the observance of...
(Unsplash) Rizal 4th district Rep. Fidel Nograles is batting for what he described as "flexible work arrangements" for women-homemakers or those tasked with overseeing domestic activities. Nograles, chairman of the House Committee on Labor and Employment,...
The Ice Age began 2.58 million years ago and ended 11,700 years ago. During this period, the world experienced several glacial and interglacial events, which resulted in changes in human behavior to adapt to the rapidly changing environment. Years of research led to a discovery that proved the...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has allocated at least P1.4 billion for projects intended to mitigate the effects of El Niño this year. DSWD Special Assistant to the Secretary (SAS) for Special Projects Maria Isabel Lanada said in a forum on Thursday, Feb. 29 that the...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is encouraging Metro Manila government agencies to implement Policies on Flexible Working Arrangements (FWAs) in support of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s current initiative to improve traffic conditions in the metropolis. CSC Chairperson Karlo...
DAVAO CITY – Moderate to heavy rain since Tuesday, January 30, triggered flooding and landslides in the Davao region on Wednesday, January 31. A BRIDGE was damaged in Barangay San Roque, New Bataan, Davao de Oro due to rampaging flood caused by heavy rain. (Photo courtesy of Rep. Marica Zamora...
Israel is offering opportunities for thousands of Filipinos to work there as positions in various fields were vacated in the aftermath of Hamas' attack on the Jewish state, its top diplomat in Manila said Wednesday. In an interview with Manila Bulletin, Ambassador Ilan Fluss gave assurance...
By DEXTER R. MATILLA For as long as man has learned to think, one question he has always grappled with is figuring out his ultimate purpose for being. Scientists, philosophers, and even non-believers may offer unique and contrasting answers any given day, none of which however, is accepted to be...
Mervy Pueblo reimagines Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), in her latest exhibit “Karakoa Journeys: From Past to Present” at Galleria Duemila as “Karakoa Warriors,” or fearless adventurers who venture into uncharted territories to secure a better future for their families and communities....
DAVAO CITY – Five-hundred thirty-two students of the Mindanao State University-General Santos City campus received their benefits under the cash-for-work program of the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) of the Department of...
Joshua Limon Palisoc is a visual artist and sculptor who delves into the complexities of the human experience, using the human form as a canvas to explore themes of identity, morality, sexuality, freedom, and self-actualization. His journey began into art began in nursing school, where he was...
By Dexter R. Matilla Visit art fairs here and abroad and you'll most certainly see works that feature Willy Wonka-ish characters whiling away in whimsical wonderlands where the colors pop and the possibilities are endless. The subjects will almost always have some sort of enlarged body part or...
