BAGUIO CITY – The chief of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) here has advised the local office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development against letting politicians join aid distribution activities in this year’s midterm election season. Comelec-Baguio officer Atty. John Paul Martin said tarpaulins of politicians must not also be allowed to be displayed…
QUEZON CITY – The number of dengue cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) has decreased by 16.39 percent, the Metro Manila Center for Health Development (MMCHD) said Tuesday, July 2. The latest data from the Regional Epidemiology Surveillance Unit (RESU) indicates that as of June, a total of 6,531 dengue cases were reported, a…
MANILA — There was no delay in the acquisition of the first investment venture of the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC), the manager of the country’s first sovereign wealth fund said on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Speaking during a press briefing in Malacanang, MIC President and CEO Rafael Jose Consing Jr. stressed that finding and executing investment ventures took…
The government will spare no effort to ensure the growth of the rice industry while safeguarding the welfare of farmers and consumers, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday. Addressing the 6th International Rice Congress in Pasay City, President Marcos said that the Philippines continues to strive for a comprehensive and holistic scientific approach…
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…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday bared government plans to address overfishing and boost the country’s fish population and aquaculture, one of them is the imposition of fishing ban and other restrictions in certain areas, particularly those intended for fish breeding and propagation. “Kung minsan kailangan ‘wag uubusin yung isda para sa next season…
QUEZON CITY (PIA) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) solar-powered water filtration system has successfully provided 5,040 gallons of clean water in Naga City, which was severely hit by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. The MMDA said it conducted its on-site water purification in the city’s barangays Mabolo and Triangulo. The purified water benefited up…
24 FEBRUARY 2026 – Richard Nixon Gomez, General Manager of Bauertek Farmaceutical Technologies, and Rigel Gomez, President of the company, attended the 2nd Joint Meeting of the Committee on Dangerous Drugs and the Committee on Health to discuss the proposed medical cannabis legislation. Representing the Scientific sector, Richard Nixon Gomez presented insights on the global…
PASAY, Philippines—Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco warned the public about another trafficking scheme luring women to work in sex trade abroad. Tansingco shared the latest interception of a female victim last March 22 after she attempted to depart for Kota Kinabalu at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 with her supposed…
FOR THE LOVE AND PAW-TECTION OF FURBABIES. BDO Insure, SM Super Pets Club, and Pioneer Insurance embarked on the Super Pets Club Caravan across various SM Malls from August 12 to September 3, 2023. The fun and educational mall tour encouraged fur families to enjoy booths, play games, and even join a pet parade around…
