PASAY, Philippines—Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco warned the public about another trafficking scheme luring women to work in sex trade abroad. Tansingco shared the latest interception of a female victim last March 22 after she attempted to depart for Kota Kinabalu at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 with her supposed…
Department of Social and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has immediately ordered agency personnel to expedite the full operation of the new Pag-Abot Program processing center in Pasay City following its ceremonial blessing on Monday (April 1). “In 15-30 days, move in ready na tayo… para makabawas tayo sa mga care facilities (we should be…
CLIMATE ACTION. Climate Change Commission Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, AIM President Jikyeong Kang and CCC Commissioner Rachel Anne S. Herrera sign a memorandum of agreement to bolster women’s leadership in climate change and disaster resilience at the AIM building in Makati City on March 4,…
MANILA – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday warned the public over false endorsements of health products through social media platforms. “The FDA reiterates that its officials and employees are without any color of right or authority to endorse health products regulated by the agency,” it said in a statement. In connection to this,…
The pentavalent vaccine that protects against diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza type B and hepatitis B. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) is expecting the arrival of additional doses of vaccines against vaccine-preventable diseases. In a statement Monday night, the DOH said around three million pentavalent vaccine doses are “arriving at the…
The Intellectual Property of the Philippines (IPOPHL) recently reported that intellectual property (IP) through its Innovations and Technology Support Offices (ITSOs) hit an all-time high last year as more universities and colleges joined the Innovation and Technology Support Program. In a statement, the IPOPHL said aggregate IP filings of Innovation and Technology Support Offices which include higher…
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Industry leaders in information and communications technology (ICT) are pushing for international partnerships to further expand the establishment of smart cities worldwide. The stakeholders said partnerships with ICT companies and governments across the world will promote investments that will improve internet connectivity and address the demands of attaining a smart city. “Public-private partnerships…
By Benjamin Nathaniel Bondoc TAIPEI, Taiwan – South Korea’s capital Seoul is determined to push for digital and green projects to improve the people’s quality of life, attract investments and foster further collaboration with the international community in turning these visions into reality. Speaking to international media members on the sidelines of the 2024 Smart City…
President BongBong Marcos (PBBM) has ordered the implementation of a “response and countermeasure package” in the face of China’s continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a statement recently released on social media, Marcos said he has met with the country’s security and defense officials in the past few days following the water cannon attack of China Coast…
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has partnered with Australia on business process management (BPM) to help the Philippines improve its government processes. Recently, 10 ARTA personnel underwent training on BPM and System Dynamics from the Australia Embassy in Manila in collaboration with the Australia Award and Alumni Engagement Program and Queensland University of Technology. ARTA thanked the Australian government and Ambassador HK…
