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Salceda: The Hague’s ‘other ruling’ affirms PH urgent call to end climate ‘injustice’
Former Albay lawmaker Joey Sarte Salceda has hailed the recent historic advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague which affirms the Philippines’ previous call to the international community to act decisively on climate ‘injustice’ the vulnerable countries have long suffered. Salceda, former co-chair of the UN Green Climate Fund and UN…
BDO raises ₱115B ASEAN Sustainability Bond, 23x above target in just 4 days
BDO Unibank, Inc. (“BDO” or the “Bank”) successfully raised PHP 115 billion for its fourth Peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bond issue, twenty-three times oversubscribed against the original offer of PHP 5 billion. The public offer period was set to run for two weeks, from July 9 to 22, 2025. The issuance saw robust participation from both retail…
Nelson S. Santos Appointed Chairman and Director for Media Affairs of PAPI
MANILA — The Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) proudly announces the appointment of Nelson S. Santos as its new Chairman and Director for Media Affairs. Mr. Santos brings with him a decade of proven leadership and dedication to the media industry, having served as PAPI President for three consecutive terms from 2015 to…
𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region I proudly took part in the Negosyo Learning Series 2025, a capacity-building initiative by the City Government of San Fernando, La Union, held at the La Union Trade Center. Representing DOST Region I were Science Research Specialist II Justin Madrid and Carla Joyce B. Cajala who were…
Remed sales accelerate in 2nd quarter
After a majority stake in its ownership was acquired by MOHS Analytics, Inc. in the last quarter of 2024, Remed Pharmaceuticals recorded accelerated sales in the first half of 2025. Sales in the first semester grew by 88 percent versus target, and 35 percent growth over the same period in 2024. Growth in the quarter…
Sip, Swing, and Savor: Boris Café Brings Coffee and Mini Golf Together in Pampanga
In a world of cookie-cutter cafés, Boris Café in Barangay Baliti, City of San Fernando, Pampanga offers something refreshingly different—a cozy coffee shop paired with an 8-hole mini golf course. Co-founded by Iñigo Santos and Joy Bautista, Boris Café was born from the duo’s shared love for coffee and golf. “Why not have both the…
TESDA awards outstanding TVET programs
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has conferred honors to exemplary technical vocational education and training (TVET) programs in the country through the agency’s System for TVET Accreditation and Recognition (STAR) Awards Program. The recognition was awarded during the 7th National Quality TVET Forum held on July 8 at the Hilton Manila Hotel,…
Lanao del Norte, DepEd, DOST launch future-ready classroom with 21st century learning technology
Baroy,LANAO DEL NORTE – IN a significant move to modernize the learning environment, the Department of Science and Technology Region 10 (DOST-10), in collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the provincial government of Lanao del Norte, launched the 21st Century Learning Environment Model (21st CLEM) at the Lanao del Norte National High School…
KALIBO LGU TURNOVER CEREMONY
Symbolic Turnover of Official Documents and Records, Turnover of the Key of Responsibility this 30th day of June 2025 at ATI-ATIHAN TOWN HALL of KALIBO, AKLAN. Hon. JURIS B. SUCRO, Re-elected Municipal Mayor and Hon. PHILLIP V. KIMPO, Jr. Municipal Vice Mayor of Kalibo, Aklan. The newly elected Sangguniang Bayan members: From left to right:…
PTFOMS Hails Court’s Acquittal of Bacolod Journalist in Libel Case
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) applauds the Bacolod City Regional TrialCourt Branch 53’s decision to acquit journalist Erwin “Ambo” Delilan, formerly of SunStar-Bacolod,after nearly two decades of legal proceedings. The court determined the prosecution failed to prove libel charges beyond a reasonable doubt, chargesthat arose in 2005. Delilan’s reporting on a dispute…