“Such acts undermine press freedom and the essential role of the media in a democratic society,” saidJose Torres Jr., Executive Director of PTFOMS. “We do not tolerate attacks on media professionalswho are performing their duties as responsible citizens during the elections. We will vigorously pursuecases against those found to be endangering the lives of journalists.”…
Handa na sa eleksyon! The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in coordination with the Commissionon Elections (COMELEC), has successfully implemented the Certification of ElectoralBoard (EB) Members for the 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE) in compliance withRepublic Act No. 9369, which mandates that at least one (1) member of each EB shall becertified by…
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) today April 6, 2025, announced the election of industrialist and philanthropist Victor Lim as its new President following a three-day biennial national convention and three rounds of voting by 800 delegates representing 170 Filipino Chinese business chambers and organizations. The…
Navotas seniors aged 80, 85, 90, and 95 have received their P10,000 cash incentive under the Expanded Centenarians Act. An initial batch of 53 senior citizens, who reached these milestone ages between March 17 and December 2024, also benefited from free medical check-ups, medicines, and basic laboratory tests. According to the National Commission of Senior…
Nasa mahigit 200 na manlalaro mula sa 12 mga bansa ang kalahok sa World Table Tennis – Youth Contender 2025 na isinasagawa sa lungsod ng Puerto Princesa. Pormal itong nagsimula nitong Pebrero 12, 2025 sa Edward S. Hagedorn Coliseum sa pangunguna ng Philippine Table Tennis Federation (PTTF) katuwang ang pamahalaang panlungsod bilang host city. Sa…
MANILA — Good news! The City Government of Manila will soon open its largest pharmacy warehouse in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH). Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, together with Manila Rep. Benny Abante, Jr., DOH Undersecretary Dr. Emmie Liza Perez-Chiong, and City Health Officer Dr. Arnold Pangan led the groundbreaking ceremony at the Isidro Mendoza…
QUEZON CITY — The Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) is set to extend its route to Manila Pier, adding three new stations as part of its west extension project. Administrator Atty. Fernando Cabrera announced that this initiative aims to enhance connectivity by linking the train system directly to the ferry terminal, facilitating smooth transfers for…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has launched eight transformativeresearch and development (R&D) programs that leverage emerging and frontiertechnologies to address significant challenges and provide solutions for large-scaleissues.These initiatives are strategically developed to tackle critical problems in key sectorssuch as agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing.Dubbed as “ELEV8PH: Pushing S&T Frontiers for National Development,” the launchwas…
The Quezon City Government, in partnership with the Philippine Cancer Society (PCS), further intensifies its overall cancer care initiatives through the “ACT NOW: 30-Day Screening to Treatment” program. The “ACT NOW: 30-Day Screening to Treatment” is a locally tailored campaign that aims to improve QCitizen’s access to cancer screening, treatment, and support systems. All cancer-related…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday challenged China to halt its coercive actions in the West Philippine Sea in exchange for the country’s return of the typhon missile system to the United States. Speaking to reporters in Cebu City, President Marcos said that the government refrains from commenting on China’s missile systems but noted…
