QUEZON CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday, September 23, signed into law the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, which aims to protect the rights and overall welfare of domestic and overseas Filipino seafarers, as well as promote their full employment. In a ceremony at the presidential palace, Marcos signed Republic Act (RA)…
It’s crucial for the country to remember the journalists who have sacrificed their lives in the relentless pursuit of truth, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Friday. During the 50th Anniversary of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) in Pasay City, President Marcos assured that the government remains committed to protecting journalists…
MANILA – An officer of the Publishers Association of the Philippines (PAPI) on Friday reiterated his call to decriminalize libel as the group celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. Johnny Dayang, PAPI chair emeritus, also expressed his hope for reduced impact of cyberlaws on press freedom, transparency and accountability…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured Filipino journalists of the government’s unwavering efforts to protect their welfare and uphold their freedom as he called on them to foster responsible journalism. “Be assured that we are doubling down on our commitment to protect our journalists and to uphold press freedom. We stand with you, hand in…
MANILA, — The Caloocan City Medical Center (CCMC) is celebrating its 59th Founding Anniversary by providing free medical and laboratory services to residents throughout the week. This initiative aims to promote health and well-being in the community. The CCMC will offer a range of services, including free Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) tests, ophthalmology services, electrocardiograms (ECG),…
QUEZON CITY, – As the rainy season continues, the prevalence of water and vector-borne diseases such as leptospirosis and dengue also increases. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), however, assured the public that members can avail of benefit packages for leptospirosis and dengue in case of hospitalization. The benefit package for dengue fever is currently…
LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS — Pinasimulan ng National Irrigation Administration (NIA), sa pamamagitan ng programang KADIWA ng Pangulo, ang pagbebenta ng P29 kada kilo ng bigas sa lalawigan ng Bulacan kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng Singkaban Festival 2024. Ayon kay NIA Regional Director Josephine Salazar, prayoridad na bentahan ng hanggang 10 kilong bigas ang bawat isang senior…
ILOILO CITY – The City Council has pushed for the heightened health and safety measures at the Iloilo International Airport in Cabatuan town and all the city’s seaports amid the threat brought by the monkeypox (mpox) disease. On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the city councilors unanimously approved the resolution authored by Councilor Alan Zaldivar, urging…
SAGIP Party-list Representative Rodante D. Marcoleta Representative Rodante Marcoleta has introduced House Bill 9400, a landmark proposal aimed at providing direct financial support to barangays nationwide. This initiative targets uplifting local communities, especially in 4th and 5th class municipalities, by reallocating underutilized government funds to strengthen local governance and empower barangay officials. A recent study…
The Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) marks and celebrates its milestone Golden (50th) Anniversary on September 20, 2024 with a commemorative program at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). Founded in 1974, following the declaration of Martial Law on September 21, 1972 which saw the closure of all private media outfits in the Philippines, except…
