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Pimentel lauds PAPI, cites new law for publishing and print media
SENATE Minority Leader, Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel lll lauded the achievements of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) and cited a recently-passed law which recognizes ‘publishing and printing media’ as one of the domains in the Creative Industries Development Act.
Gawad Ponciano B.P. Pineda sa Araling Salin (KWF grant sa saliksik)
Bukás na ang pagtanggap ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino ng mga panukalang saliksik para sa Gawad Ponciano B.P. Pineda sa Araling Salin [KWF Grant sa Saliksik]. Ang Gawad Ponciano B.P. Pineda sa Araling Salin ay proyekto ng KWF na naggagawad ng pondo sa mga pananaliksik sa araling salin sa Pilipinas. Ito ay bagong bukás na…
WHY IS THE PHILIPPINES ‘RELUCTANT’ IN‘LEGALIZING’ USE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS?
A known doctor, scientist, researcher, broadcaster lamented that legalizing the use of medicinal cannabis or marijuana still experiences a rough sailing in Congress even if 70 nations are already prescribing this.
Five Women Entrepreneurs Shine at NorthMin Search Regional Pitch Competition
In a remarkable display of entrepreneurial talent, five out of 10 innovative women entrepreneurs emerged as winners at the regional pitch competition during the Babaye para sa Babaye: WHWise Northern Mindanao’s search for innovative women entrepreneurs on June 14, 2023, at Limketkai Mall Activity Center. Winners from Cagayan de Oro City are the following: Nenita…
PBBM warns public against cyberfraud, says gov’t monitoring online transactions to prevent scamming
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday warned the people against the threat and risks posed by fraudulent use of artificial intelligence (AI). The President said the government continues to monitor transactions in the digital space to protect the public against scammers and abusive online lenders, “We continue to monitor very closely and do all…
DOST, LGU Talakag provide ceramic water filters to 140 Indigenous households in San Rafael
To provide access to safe drinking water, the Department of Science and Technology partners with the Local Government Unit of Talakag in providing 140 Ceramic Water Filters to the Higaonons in Barangay San Rafael, Talakag, Bukidnon on June 2, 2023. Before DOST intervention, residents had to boil water before drinking. Records indicate 4 diarrhea cases…
DILG, PNP bring the BIDA program to communities thru Bisikleta sa Pamayanan
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP)-Mandaluyong City Police Station in partnership with the Eastern Police District brought the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) Program and the fight against illegal drugs to the communities through the BIDA Bisikleta sa Pamayanan. DILG Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr. lauded the…
PBBM leads turnover of urea fertilizer from China, vows to work to strengthen ties
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. made an assurance on Friday that the government will always work to strengthen the Philippines-China ties, as he led the turnover of 20,000 metric tons of urea fertilizer donated by the country’s giant Asian neighbor.
BDO Trust wins Gold in the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Awards
In Photo (From Right to Left): Rafael G. Ayuste Jr., Senior Vice President and Head of BDO Trust received BDO’s Gold Award for Investment Fund Company in the 2023 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards from Sheron White, Advertising and Retail Director of Reader’s Digest. BDO Unibank also won another Gold for Personal/Consumer Loans and Platinum…
Albay sets up tourist viewing points to see Mayon’s beauty, fury
LEGAZPI CITY – The number of local and foreign visitors arriving in Albay province has lately doubled as many want to witness Mayon Volcano’s increasing volcanic activities. Night photos of the volcano’s glowing summit because of the red-hot lava flowing from the crater have been circulating on social media. On June 8, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) placed Mayon under Alert…