QC acquires electric buses for its free transpo services
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte with the eight electric buses As part of its commitment…
Salceda hails PBBM for successful PH bid to host UN Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) Board
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Facebook) House Ways and Means Chair Joey Sarte Salceda (Albay, 2nd district) has congratulated the Marcos administration for its successful bid for the Philippines to host the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) Board under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). “Hosting the LDF will help the Philippines gain fair access to financial…
QC acquires electric buses for its free transpo services
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte with the eight electric buses As part of its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% in 2030, the Quezon City government has procured eight electric buses to complement its fleet of QCity Buses. The modern electric buses have a 41-seating capacity with ample space to accommodate standing passengers….
PBBM thanks UAE for pardoning 143 OFWs
QUEZON CITY — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. thanked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after announcing on Tuesday, Oct. 15, that the Middle Eastern nation has pardoned 143 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) jailed for minor offenses. In a statement, President Marcos said that he expressed the Philippines’ “heartfelt” gratitude to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed…
Elevating Mediation and ADR Standards at the 6th AMA Conference
The 6th Asian Mediation Association (AMA) Conference, hosted by the Supreme Court of the Philippines in support from the Office of the Court Administrator and the Philippine Judicial Academy, took place from October 15-16, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig City. Themed “Harmony and Strategic Innovations in Mediation and ADR,” the conference aims…
CALABARZON embraces Innovations for Sustainable Future at DOST’s RSTIW
The 2024 Regional Science and Technology Innovation Week (RSTIW) in CALABARZON, held from October 14-16, marked a significant leap in education with the launch of the 21st Century Learning Environment Model (CLEM) Classroom at Angelo L. Loyola Senior High School (ALLSHS) in Carmona, Cavite. This initiative, led by DOST CALABARZON in collaboration with local government…
‘Ayuda’ means gov’t response to reduce poverty
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte – Whatever form of assistance the government offers to individuals in crisis situations is always a response to alleviate the lives of beneficiaries from the impact of poverty. Panelists during the dissemination of the 2023 Full-year Davao del Norte Poverty Statistics held in Tagum City on Oct 10, explained to…
CALABARZON’s first Metals and Engineering Innovation Center inaugurated at BatStateU Malvar
The first ever Metals and Engineering Innovation Center (MEIC) in CALABARZON was officially inaugurated at Batangas State University (BatStateU) Malvar campus, Oct. 07. The center is among the initiatives of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to boost engineering research and development in the region by providing advanced facilities for students and industry professionals…
DepEd NCR: Stronger Together for a brighter future
The upcoming “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” on Tuesday, October 17, is set to feature the Department of Education – National Capital Region (DepEd NCR), led by its esteemed Regional Director, Jocelyn Andaya. This event will be an opportunity for the public to learn more about the critical role of DepEd NCR in shaping the future of…
PH, NZ eye elevating diplomatic ties
The Philippines and New Zealand are working on elevating their diplomatic relationship to a comprehensive partnership. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon had a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the recently concluded 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Laos. Both leaders are looking forward to…
Poetry, volunteer stories highlight mental health forum
In its third year of promoting safe spaces for mental health discussions, nonprofit organization I am MAD (Making A Difference) Volunteers, Inc. (I am MAD) will host a forum on mental health and volunteerism at Cinema 6, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City, on October 19. This initiative comes in light of recent findings indicating that mental health issues…
PBBM urges APT to boost food reserves amid threats from climate change
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reiterated his call for ASEAN Plus Three (APT) to boost its staple food reserves to better prepare for crises threatening food security. In his speech at the 27th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Laos, President Marcos re-echoed the 2024 World Risk Index where the Philippines was named among…
