Marcoleta’s ‘Ikiskiss Mo Beybi’ rice program in Pampanga, launched
“ADOPTING a farmer” is Congressman Rodante Marcoleta of Sagip Party list’s aim in launching a nationwide campaign to rescue rice farmers, particularly in Bacolor, Pampanga.
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PBBM convenes special command conference, orders PCG to investigate China’s recent harassment in WPS
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to conduct a maritime investigation after calling for a special Command Conference of the national security and defense clusters on Monday morning to look into China’s recent harassment of Philippine vessels in West Philippine Sea (WPS). “The President called a special Command Conference this…
Negros Occidental to develop world-class nature resort
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government is set to develop the Mambukal Resort and Wildlife Sanctuary in Murcia town into an ecological-friendly, world-class resort to boost tourism in the province. The updates on the proposed developments include the planned enhancement of hotel facilities and the introduction of new tourism features. In a statement, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Lacson…
DOST XII RD Malawan and DRRM Focal Gain Awards during SOCCSKSARGEN DRRM Recognition Ceremony
The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council XII, in partnership with the Office of the Civil Defense Region XII, successfully conducted the “Isang Pagpupugay sa Kahandaan at Katatagan” SOCCSKSARGEN DRRM Recognition Ceremony, honoring outstanding Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) focal persons, organizations, and institutions across the region. During the ceremony, DOST SOCCSKSARGEN Regional…
PH Bangkok Embassy: No Pinoy deaths in Thai earthquake
The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok has belied earlier reports that 10 Filipinos died in the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that rocked Thailand and Myanmar on Friday. The tremors were als0 felt in adjoining areas including India and China. In its latest advisory on Saturday, the Embassy called the report as “false information” and said it has…
PBBM SIGNS NEW LAWS UPGRADING TWO STATE COLLEGES, ESTABLISHING FIVE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PROGRAMS
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law seven legislative measures, which aim to enhance and expand capacities of at least seven higher education institutions (HEIs) in different provinces across the country. Under Republic Act (RA)No. 11968, President Marcos granted the conversion of San Isidro Satellite campus of the Leyte Normal University (LNU) in…
DPWH to discuss road restructuring, flood control in ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’
MANILA (PIA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways – National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) will hold a press conference on Tuesday, May 28, at the DPWH-NCR office in Manila to discuss key road and flood control infrastructure concerns. Dubbed “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas,” the event will tackle how the agency prioritizes projects, timelines for…
PCSO confident to surpass charity target revenues
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has expressed confidence it will surpass anew its revenue target for 2023, thus raising more funds for various charity programs. In 2022, the PCSO generated P57,398,945,550.90 in gross receipts from its gaming products such as Lotto, Digit Games, Small Town Lottery, Instant Sweepstakes, and Keno. It had surpassed its annual revenue target of P46.1 billion by 125 percent….
UNAP Ambassador for Peace Rhian Ramos Lights the First Candle of Peace at UN’s 78th Anniversary Celebration
[Taguig City, October 27, 2023] – In a heartwarming and symbolic gesture of unity, UNAP Ambassador for Peace Rhian Ramos lit the first candle of peace at the recent Peace Gathering, marking the 78th anniversary of the United Nations. The event, held at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (National Heroes Cemetery) in Taguig City, Metro…
beep™ powers QR payment in LRT1, enhancing commuting experience
AF Payments, Inc., the operator of the beep card, is pleased to announce the successful launch of Maya’s and Light Rail Manila Corporation’s (LRMC) QR payment system in LRT1. This new and convenient payment option—which is enabled by beep’s technology—was warmly received by the train commuters, who can now effortlessly purchase QR codes through their smart phones.