The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to pursue its mandate to protect and promote the welfare of all Filipinos, including persons with disabilities (PWDs) by empowering them to become more productive members of society. Among the DSWD facilities that push this drive are the Rehabilitation Sheltered Workshop (RSW) and National Vocational Rehabilitation Center (NVRC), both located in the…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), under the leadership of Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., welcomed Cagayan Provincial Governor Edgar Aglipay for a courtesy visit, reaffirming a shared commitment to harness science, technology, and innovation (STI) as key drivers of inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth in the province. The meeting also brought together DOST…
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) will shortly deport to China a wanted 60-year-old Chinese national wanted who has long misrepresented himself as a Chinoy or Chinese-Filipino. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said Tai Fang Ching was arrested last May 16 along F.B. Harrison Street in Ermita, Manila by BI intelligence division agents. “Aliens who flaunt and make a mockery of our immigration and citizenship laws…
Malacañang has issued Memorandum Circular No. 34 directing and encouraging national government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to support senior citizen activities during the annual celebration of the _Linggo ng Katandaang_ Filipino (Elderly Filipino Week). In a September 29-memorandum signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, the Palace ordered the National Commission of Senior Citizens…
By Anna Leah Gonzales MANILA – Fitch Ratings’ reaffirmation of the country’s credit rating is a vote of confidence for the Philippines and highlights the country’s strong economic fundamentals, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said Wednesday. In a statement, Recto also said the reaffirmation of the “BBB” credit rating also “underscores the strength of our economic fundamentals,…
Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto underscored the media’s crucial role in promoting informed public participation, transparency, and accountability in the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections scheduled for September. In a message delivered during a three-day Safety and Security Training Workshop for Media Personnel in Cagayan de Oro City this week, Recto said the elections represent animportant…
For Overseas Filipinos in Japan, convenience and reliability are top priorities when sending money back home. Recognizing this, BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) and Seven Bank have renewed their partnership to better serve the needs of their loyal Kabayan customers, as well as attract new ones to their growing platform. The partnership, which began in 2017,…
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QUEZON CITY, — In response to directives from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is readying its assets and rescue personnel to assist those affected by Tropical Storm Kristine. MMDA Chairman and concurrent Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC) Chairperson Atty. Don Artes led an inspection of the…
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…
