Manila, Philippines — On July 9, 2024, Hon. Rodante D. Marcoleta, Party List – SAGIP, addressed the media regarding troubling reports on Miru Systems, which COMELEC has chosen to supply voting technology for the 2025 national elections. Marcoleta expressed serious reservations about whether Miru’s technology aligns with the stringent specifications mandated by the Automated Election Law. This law…
Senatorial candidate and Partylist Representative Rodante Marcoleta shared his views on critical national issues during the third episode of Ikaw Na Ba? The Senatorial Interviews. On the issue of Confidential and Intelligence Funds (CIF), Marcoleta highlighted the need for transparency and accountability while expressing reservations about the current approach to investigations. He acknowledged the importance…
By Liza Agoot BAGUIO CITY – In a bid to further make transactions with the city government easier and more accessible, payment using the online financial platform GCash is now allowed. “We want to give our taxpayers more ease in transacting with us. We are still negotiating with other online providers and banks that can accommodate…
Dr. Teresita A. Tabaog, Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology Region 1 and a member of the National GAD Resource Program (NGRP), recently led a series of comprehensive training sessions on Gender Sensitivity and Gender Mainstreaming at Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC). These sessions were held across the Sta. Maria, Candon,…
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) welcomes the report released by UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan, which underscores issues related to press freedom and the safety of journalists and civil society actors in the Philippines. The report acknowledges the positive steps undertaken by the government, such as the adoption of the UN Action…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) lauded the Filipino people for their resiliency and strength amid the chaos brought about by the ongoing conflict between the Israeli government and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. “If I know anything about the Filipino people, I don’t pretend to know, but from what I saw after the horrors of…
MANILA — In an apparent display of its commitment to the administration, the House of Representatives assured the passage of legislative priorities that the President would outline in time for his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) today. In a Facebook post, House Speaker Martin Romualdez likewise vowed to act swiftly if only to…
Important role in financial literacy. DepEd-National Capital Region Regional Director Jocelyn Andaya said public school teachers play a crucial role in teaching financial literacy to their students. PUBLIC school teachers stand to benefit from the continued support from the Department of Education (DepEd) and BDO Network Bank (BDONB), particularly in equipping them with financial knowledge…
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will continue to distribute rice to poor households as long as the agency receives confiscated smuggled rice seized by authorities acting on the instructions by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., a social welfare official said on Saturday. “Well, depende po sa supply. But then that’s the thrust…
Intending to promote innovation initiatives in the government and private sectors in Region 10, the Northern Mindanao Regional Innovation Program and Exhibit (NorMinRIPE) will commence at SM City CDO Uptown from April 22-24, 2024. The NorMinRIPE is the Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee in Region 10 (RRDIC – 10) program, celebrating National Innovation Day…
