MAKATI CITY, March 24, 2026 — Access to free and quality rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities (PWDs) is set to expand following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Science and Technology–National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), Project EMPOWER, and INDIBA Philippines at the INDIBA Office in Century Diamond Tower, Makati…
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…
Contingent from Lanao del Norte Comprehensive National High School showcases Baroy’s clay pots while wearing Sto. Niño-inspired costumes during the Giniakan Festival and won as the grand champion with P200,000 cash prize. BAROY, Lanao del Norte – Residents of this town come together every January to celebrate the Gini-akan Festival, a tribute to their rich…
DIPLOMATIC TIES. The Philippine Monument in Gyeonggi province built by the South Korean Ministry of National Defense in October 1974 to remember the Filipinos who fought to defend the security and freedom of the Republic of Korea. The Philippines and South Korea mark 75 years of diplomatic relations formally established on March 3, 1949. (PNA photo…
FIRST CABLE CAR. Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary Timothy John Batan presents the agency’s projects and programs during the Build Better More Infrastructure at the National Government Administrative Center at New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac on Thursday (July 11, 2024). Batan said the country’s first cable car service may operate in 2028. (PNA photo by…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) formally launched the PROPEL Business Hub and Exhibit Center on March 31, 2026, at the PROPEL Hub-Executive Lounge, DOST Complex along General Santos Avenue in Taguig City, establishing a collaborative space aimed at accelerating the commercialization of Filipino innovations and strengthening the country’s science, technology, and innovation (STI)…
PRAYER FOR PEACE. Archbishop Socrates Villegas of the Lingayen-Dagupan Archdiocese in this file photo on Friday (July 12, 2024) announced the holding of a rosary fluvial procession and prayer gathering in Infanta town, Pangasinan on July 16 amid the ongoing conflict in the West Philippine Sea. He said that despite the maritime dispute the Filipinos and Chinese…
Manila, Philippines – August 21, 2024 – The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) has unveiled a visionary proposal to transform the Greater Manila Bay area into a leading economic hub, drawing inspiration from the success of China’s Guangdong-Hong-Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. This ambitious plan was presented at the Manila Forum…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joined other leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Friday in issuing a Joint Statement agreeing on efforts promoting peace and security, addressing climate change and labor mobility issues, promoting free trade and supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The President…
The Philippines has put its preparations in high gear for its hosting of the WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 from August 25 to 30, with the main competition to be held at the World Trade Center Metro Manila and the Philippine Trade Training Center in Pasay City. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Secretary Kiko…
