SAN JOSE, Occidental Mindoro – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reiterated the suspension of online selling e-cigarette products, commonly known as vape, to protect minors from the dangers of smoking. This is anchored on DTI Department Order 22-16, stating under Rule V that “The minimum allowable age for the purchase, sale, and use…
The City Government of Iligan City secured Php7.9 Billion-worth of investment commitments for the real estate sector, economic enterprise, agriculture, green energy, and tourism during the 1st Iligan Investment Roadshow. The Department of Science and Technology 10 (DOST 10) lauded Iligan City for successfully conducting the 1st Iligan Investment Roadshow, held at EDSA Shangri-La Manila,…
Manila, August 1, 2024 — Congressman Rodante Marcoleta has exposed alleged offshore bank accounts belonging to Comelec Chairman George Erwin Mojica Garcia. These allegations, if true, raise serious questions about the integrity of the upcoming national elections and the transparency of the electoral process. In a detailed press conference, Marcoleta explained that his verification team,…
MANILA – Carlos Edriel Yulo was the smallest competitor but he stood tallest to deliver just the second gold for the Philippines in its 100-year participation in the Olympics. The 24-year-old Yulo delivered what the country expected of him after a near-flawless routine in his pet event, floor exercise, at the Bercy Arena of the Paris…
BDO Unibank has introduced a new, easy-to-remember hotline number to streamline customer support across the Philippines. Clients can now reach banking assistance anytime via the updated 24/7 hotline at (+632) 8888-0000. For those using PLDT or Globe landlines, the domestic toll-free number is #8888-0000, while international clients can contact the bank at +800-8-CALLBDO (2255-236). The revamped hotline…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order No. 64, increasing the salaries of government workers and authorizing the grant of an additional allowance to state employees. Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin, by authority of the President, signed EO 64 on August 2, 2024. It takes effect immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette or…
CITY OF MALOLOS — Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando has called on local government unit executives on Wednesday called for immediate action from city and municipal leaders in the province to address and mitigate the potential oil spill threat along the coast of their province. In a memorandum addressed to the mayors of Malolos, Meycauayan, Bulakan, Hagonoy, Calumpit, Marilao, Paombong and…
By Connie Calipay RECOGNITION. Police awardees (2nd row, standing) pose for a photo opportunity with officials of the Police Regional office in Bicol (PRO5) and some national government agencies during the 29th Police Community Relations Month celebration at Camp Simeon A. Ola on Wednesday (July 31, 2024). PRO5 recognized several of its personnel, units, and…
Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Wednesday filed drug smuggling charges before the Department of Justice against Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte, former Customs chief Nicanor Faeldon, lawyer Mans Carpio and others over the P6.4-billion shabu shipment seized in Valenzuela City in 2017. In a 47-page complaint, Trillanes cited the legislative inquiry held…
The government’s Rice for All program is now in progress in four (4) Kadiwa sites. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the program was rolled out Wednesday, August 1. The four Kadiwa outlets are located at the Food Terminal Inc. in Taguig City; Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) in Manila, Potrero, Malabon; and Llano Road in Caloocan, which l operate every Thursday…
