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ACHIEVING BETTER LIFE QUALITY THROUGH STI
A BETTER quality of life can be achieved through science, technology and innovation (STI), according to Secretary Renato U. Solidum of the Dept. of Science and Technology (DOST). The Science head was the keynote speaker in the yearly celebration of the Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Week (RSTW) in Caraga Region which opened on Sept….
BDO enhances banking experience through digital innovations in branches
BDO Unibank continues to enhance the banking experience of its clients by integrating digital innovations in its branches. “BDO’s digital banking solutions are accessible on mobile phones and branches. Our bank branches have self-service stations and universal machines, among other digital banking technologies,” said BDO branch banking group head Cora A. Mallillin. BDO leverages efficient…
MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR FACILITY TO DEVELOP ‘MARIJUANA’ AS MEDICINE TO BE BUILT SOON
AS everybody’s anticipating the legalization by the Senate and House of Representatives, on the use of medical cannabis or marijuana as medicine, a manufacturing facility to develop this will be constructed soon and it’s said to be the biggest in Asia and at par with the United States’ in terms of standards. The Senate and…
โPARA SA MAHAL NATING MGA GUROโ CONCERT AT THE PALACE GROUNDS TONIGHTย
The “Konsyerto sa Palasyo Para sa Mahal Nating Guro” will be held tonight, Sunday, at the Malacañan Palace grounds. The concert, held upon the request of Vice President and Department of Education Secretary Sara Duterte, is dedicated to Filipino teachers in line with the administration’s efforts to remember and join them in this month’s celebration. …
PBBM congratulates EJ Obiena for winning PHโs first gold, other medalists in 19th Asian Games
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. extended his congratulations to pole vaulter EJ Obiena for bagging the first gold medal of the Philippines, and to all other athletes who made remarkable performances, in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. “Congratulations, EJ, on clinching our first gold medal in men’s pole vault at the 19th Asian…
BOC continues issuance of ย warrants of seizure, detention against suspected smugglers and hoarders; files economic sabotage cases before DOJ
In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to combat hoarding and illegal importation of rice, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has discovered over 200,000 sacks of rice in four different warehouses in Bulacan, prompting the issuance of warrants of seizure and detention. The BOC told the Office of the President that…
PBBM:ย ย DEFENSE OF WEST PHILIPPINE SEA FOR FILIPINO FISHERMEN, TERRITORIAL RIGHTS
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. stood firm on Friday that the Philippines is leaning away from any form of conflict on issues hounding the West Philippine Sea but emphasized that the government has to stand firm on its defense to protect the welfare of the fishermen and the country’s territorial rights. “Umiiwas nga tayo sa…
PBBM LAUDS SIARGAO OFFICIALS, RESIDENTS FOR THEIR RESILIENCY AFTER TYPHOON ODETTE
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. lauded the local government officials and residents of Siargao on Friday for their resiliency, unity and strength when the island was hit by Typhoon Odette in December 2021. “I also want to congratulate ang mga local government officials sa inyong pagbangon mula sa naging damage, naging kamatayan dahil [sa] pagdaan…
PBBM LAUNCHES โFOOD STAMPโ PROGRAM IN CARAGA; OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF โZERO HUNGERโ CAMPAIGN
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officially launched the Food Stamp Program (FSP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday as he led the distribution of the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Cards to beneficiaries, paving the way for the administration’s ‘zero hunger’ campaign. In his speech during the launching of the FSP…
PBBM ORDERS GOVโT AGENCIES TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIAL BENEFITS FOR AFP, UNIFORMED PERSONNEL; HONORS FALLEN POLICE, MILITARY MEMBERS
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed concerned government agencies on Friday to ensure the effective implementation of the Comprehensive Social Benefits Program (CSBP), as he recognized the contributions of the members of the military and the police who died or were wounded while performing their duties. “Ang mga tulong medikal, pinansiyal, pang-edukasyon, trabaho, pabahay, at…