WE should bear in mind that deaths and destruction due to earthquake are preventable, according to Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. of the Dept. of Science and Technology (DOST). Of all natural hazards also, earthquake is the deadliest disaster accounting to 58% of total disaster deaths between 2000-2019, according to the United Nations Office for…
beep™ operator AF Payments, Inc. (AFPI) and the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) launch the Clark Loop bus operations with a fully cashless Automated Fare Collection System. Gracing the event are Sharon Fong, COO – AFPI; Joshua “Jake” Bingcang, Pres. and CEO – Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA); Jesus Ferdinand “Andy” Ortega, Undersecretary for Road…
A bill mandating private higher education institutions to waive college entrance examination fees and charges of students qualified for college admission has lapsed into law on June 14. Republic Act (RA) 12006, or the Free College Entrance Examinations Act, emphasizes the need to assist disadvantaged students who show potential for academic excellence. It exempts qualified…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to remain faithful to their sworn duties to the country and the people. The President made the call as he administered the oath of office of 39 top AFP officials on Monday. “Malaki ang inyong katungkulan na [gagampanan] pa. Mabigat pa…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A Solidarity Pact Signing for the 2025 National and Local Election (NLE) and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Election was held at the Police Regional Office 4B (PRO-4B) RHQ Building in Camp Navarro here on Wednesday. The event was attended by regional election director of Comelec Region…
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) will spearhead a Campus Caravan and competitions among college students in celebration of the “Communications Month 2023” this October. The PCO’s conduct of Campus Caravan will feature activities such as putting up of exhibition booths, media information literacy workshops, creative contests and competitions, panel discussions, Konsyerto sa Palasyo campus auditions,…
As the Christmas season enveloped us in its joyous preparations, a heartwarming reminder of the true essence of the holiday came from Ms. Donita Tapay, her company, D & F Foods Ms. Felinor Villar, Mr. Mohammad AlShahrani, Ms. Katrina Saludes, Denver Calalang. In a remarkable act of compassion, they dedicated their time and resources to…
The Philippines and Qatar signed at least nine agreements on Monday covering cooperation on combating human trafficking, seafarers’ welfare, tourism, sports and climate change during the state visit of Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Manila. Among those signed included a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the governments of the Philippines and Qatar…
The country’s automotive industry has posted 226,279 vehicle units sales in the first half of the current year or 11.8% higher than the 202,415 units recorded in the same period in 2023. The joint report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) shows that both sales of passenger cars and commercial vehicle segments have increased in…
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte – Whatever form of assistance the government offers to individuals in crisis situations is always a response to alleviate the lives of beneficiaries from the impact of poverty. Panelists during the dissemination of the 2023 Full-year Davao del Norte Poverty Statistics held in Tagum City on Oct 10, explained to…
