MANILA — Breaking his silence, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed to uphold the rule of law following the tirades of Vice President Sara Duterte against him, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez. Duterte said in a virtual press conference that she hired an assassin to kill the President, the First…
The Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) will posthumously honor the late Juan P. “Johnny” Dayang, veteran journalist, publisher, and advocate for ethical media, with the 2024 CMMA Serviam Award. Established in memory of CMMA founder Jaime L. Cardinal Sin, the award recognizes media professionals whose lives reflect Christian service, integrity, and faith-inspired communication. Dayang, who…
QUEZON CITY — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has said it is addressing concerns on the possible prevalent use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology as well as deepfake in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said on Oct. 17 they have sought the commitment of Google and social media giants like…
ILIGAN CITY, LANAO DEL NORTE – THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) held a zonal conference on March 14, 2025, at the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), which highlighted its PROPEL program, with the theme “Accelerating Innovations in the Philippines.” Led by DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., the…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has inaugurated San Miguel Corp.’s World-Class Controlled-Climate Magnolia Poultry Farm in Davao del Sur, which is seen to help ensure food security in the country. “Of the sectors I have mentioned, we put a high premium on investments in agriculture, as it is the key to combating hunger and poverty,…
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has expressed support for the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development’s (DHSUD) appeal for a higher budget for the Integrated Disaster Shelter Assistance Program (IDSAP) to help families rebuild their homes after recent calamities. Cayetano made the call after it came out during a Senate briefing on DHSUD’s…
“Ang parangal na ito ay hindi lamang po para sa akin, kundi para rin ito sa lahat ng mga gaya kong manunulat ng mga teleserye, na kahit kailan, liban sa napakahalagang okasyon na ito, ay hindi man lang nagagawaran ng kahit na anong parangal at pagkilala” pahayag ni Bb. Suzette S. Doctolero, nang tinanggap niya ang KWF Gawad ng Panitikan 2023 sa Lucky Chinatown Hotel, Binondo, Lungsod Maynila, 27 Abril 2023.
The Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) is currently working on a venture that seeks to develop a battery energy storage system (BESS) as one of the deliverables of its Advanced Batteries Center. “The BESS project forms part of the deliverables of the Center. Once we have confirmed the accuracy, reliability and efficiency of the batteries, we will…
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan committed on Tuesday to deepening cooperation in various areas, including economy, trade and sustainability. During their meeting in Abu Dhabi, the two leaders emphasized their dedication to strengthening bilateral ties and delivering lasting benefits to their peoples, coinciding…
Malacañang issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 37 on Monday, directing the urgent implementation of the government’s National Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing and Counter-Proliferation Financing Strategy 2023-2027 and calling on concerned agencies to support efforts in fighting money laundering and terrorism financing risk assessment. “In accordance with their respective mandate, all concerned departments, agencies, bureaus, and…
