Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman George Garcia has appealed to President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to immediately appoint the replacements of the two commissioners who are set to retire next month. Garcia told media Commissioners Socorro Inting and Marlon Casquejo are set to retire early February after completing their respective seven-year terms. “It is our…
Discover how technology is shaping tomorrow’s cities at the 2025 DOST-NCR Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW)! Innovative Pinoy-made technologies, a vision of what Philippine cities will look like in the future, and other attractions await science and technology enthusiasts and guests at the 2025 RSTW in NCR, which is happening from November 24…
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) in addressing gaps in the Philippine education system. Angara, in an earlier statement, knowledged the Commission’s role in driving education reforms and expressed gratitude to Congress for enacting laws based on its recommendations. “We thank…
MANILA, (PIA) – Pag-IBIG Fund, the Philippines’ national home development mutual fund, released P22.63 billion in cash loans from January to April 2024, a 38 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023. According to agency officials, the cash loans benefited 965,291 members, nearly 200,000 more than the 766,258 members assisted in the first four…
QUEZON CITY – The number of dengue cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) has decreased by 16.39 percent, the Metro Manila Center for Health Development (MMCHD) said Tuesday, July 2. The latest data from the Regional Epidemiology Surveillance Unit (RESU) indicates that as of June, a total of 6,531 dengue cases were reported, a…
In an effort to fuel economic growth of the bustling business landscape of Cagayan de Oro, LGU-CDO inpartnership with the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (OROCHAMBER) will host a twin event- Cagayan de Oro Investment Forum and ORO BEST EXPO.Scheduled on October 5, 2023, the city will highlight its rosy…
Overseas Pinoys who discover BDO Pay share the same sentiment: “Hulog ng langit!” Malayo sa pamilya, many go the extra mile to stay connected, through text, calls, and social media. They ensure that the fruits of their hard work can reach their families securely when they need it, by putting their trust in BDO Unibank. Powered by the country’s leading bank, BDO Pay is an…
MANILA – Clean up the police force, act swiftly against erring officers, and ensure the police remain a source of public reassurance and protection. These were among President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s firm marching orders to new Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III, who officially took over the reins of the 231,000-strong police…
The Philippine Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the rights and safety of media workers during the 5th Philippines-European Union Subcommittee Meeting on Good Governance, Rule of Law, and Human Rights held in Brussels, Belgium, on October 6, 2025. The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) underscored ongoing efforts to protect media workers…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) urges the public, especially business owners, scientists, researchers, and those in the academe, to send their research and development (R&D) proposals to it for funding. DOST currently holds the Mindanao leg of its Call Conference to showcase the projects the department has supported in the region, and encourage stakeholders to avail of its funding support. DOST Undersecretary Leah…
