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Senator pushes LGUs to have business permit, licensing offices
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian wants local government units (LGUs) to have their own Business Permit and Licensing Offices (BPLO) to help encourage investments and support economic growth. Gatchalian, who co-authored Senate Bill 1278 or the BPLO Act, said the bill seeks to ensure that every city and municipality will have a dedicated BPLO, that will enable…
BBM okays Nat’l Security Strategy to address challenges
President Bongbong R. Marcos has approved the 2024 National Security Strategy (NSS) designed to enhance the country’s ability to address both local and global security challenges. National Security Adviser Eduardo Año said the President approved the NSS during a meeting at Malacañang Palace in Manila on Deceber 19. The NSS, supports the administration’s National Security…
Zumba Enthusiasts in Imus City Receive Warm Welcome from Senator Imee Marcos
Imus City, Cavite – A vibrant and energetic “Zumbarangay” event brought together Zumba enthusiasts from various barangays in Imus City, with 30 groups participating in the lively gathering. Held on December 22, 2024, at the Imus City Sports Complex, the event was a collaborative effort led by City Mayor Alex Advincula, Vice Mayor Homer Saquilayan,…
OCD mulls expanding Kanlaon Permanent Danger Zone
QUEZON CITY — The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is planning to further expand the extended permanent danger zone around Mt. Kanlaon from six kilometers to 10 kilometers. This development comes as a low-pressure area (LPA) off Mindanao poses a risk of lahar flow in Negros Island. “We’re also planning to move the evacuation centers…
BOC-NAIA nabs consignee of P1.4-M illegal drugs in Pasay City
CONFISCATED. The kush or high-grade marijuana with an estimated street value of PHP1.4 million seized by government authorities at the Central Mail Exchange Center in Pasay City on Dec. 10, 2024. The consignee of the kush, found inside a parcel declared as clothes from Thailand, was arrested, the Bureau of Customs reported on Monday (Dec….
DSWD to launch system vs. proliferation of fake PWD IDs
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has joined the government’s campaign against the proliferation of fake identification cards (IDs) of persons with disabilities (PWDs) through the creation of a unified ID system that can be used by the business establishments for real-time updating and ID verification. The use of a unified ID…
Science City of Muñoz Welcomes DOST’s Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week
Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija – The Department of Science and Technology(DOST) Region III successfully launched the 2024 Regional Science and TechnologyWeek (RSTW) in Central Luzon on December 9, 2024, at the Multi-Purpose Gym ofCentral Luzon State University (CLSU). Anchored on the theme “Siyensya, Teknolohiyaat Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Kinabukasan”…
Gusi Peace Prize 2024: Honoring Global Changemakers Across Diverse Fields
RECOGNIZING LEADERS The Gusi Peace Prize Foundation, under the leadership of Chairman Ambassador Barry Gusi, continues to inspire hope and mobilize efforts for a better world. By celebrating extraordinary individuals and fostering collaboration among nations, the foundation reaffirms its role as a beacon of peace and a catalyst for transformative change worldwide. PHOTO FROM GUSI…
PBBM signs laws for building evacuation centers, student loan payment moratorium
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday signed into law the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act and the Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters Emergencies Act, underscoring his administration’s commitment to supporting families and students affected by calamities. In his speech, President Marcos said the Ligtas Pinoy Center Act mandates the establishment of fully equipped evacuation…
PAPI Celebrates 28th National Press Congress in Tagaytay
By: MARK JOHN R. ARROJADO Tagaytay City, Philippines — The Publisher Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) successfully held its 28th National Press Congress on December 5–6, 2024, at Hortz Hotel, Tagaytay City. With the theme “Harnessing Technologies for Truth-Making: Empowering Local Governments and Media Against Mis- and Disinformation,” the event brought together journalists, local…