In its third year of promoting safe spaces for mental health discussions, nonprofit organization I am MAD (Making A Difference) Volunteers, Inc. (I am MAD) will host a forum on mental health and volunteerism at Cinema 6, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City, on October 19. This initiative comes in light of recent findings indicating that mental health issues…
The Climate Change Commission (CCC) said selection of the Philippines as host of the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) Board reflects the world community’s confidence in the Philippines’ leadership under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In a statement, CCC Vice-Chairman and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje said the decision is a significant step in the global fight against climate change. “As a…
Through the Department of Science and Technology Region XII (DOST SOCCSKSARGEN), Hon. Rudy S. Caoagdan, Representative of the Second District of Cotabato and member of the House Committee on Science and Technology, paid a courtesy visit to the Department of Science and Technology Central Office in Bicutan, Taguig to explore science-driven opportunities that can accelerate…
LEGAZPI CITY – The campaign of the Police Regional Office-Bicol (PRO5) to step up police presence in public has resulted in a 4.30% decline in crimes in the region last month. In an interview on Monday, PLt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, said 1,448 crimes were recorded for January 2024, lower than the 1,513 recorded…
The drop in oil prices in the world market is a welcome news to consumers as it is expected to translate into lower fuel costs and subsequently, reduced pressure on inflation, a chief economist said on Saturday. In a news forum in Quezon City, Rizal Commercial and Banking Corp. (RCBC) chief economist Michael Ricafort said…
The upcoming “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” on Tuesday, October 17, is set to feature the Department of Education – National Capital Region (DepEd NCR), led by its esteemed Regional Director, Jocelyn Andaya. This event will be an opportunity for the public to learn more about the critical role of DepEd NCR in shaping the future of…
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to visit Manila shortly this year or early next year to highlight the two countries’ the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. In a statement on Monday, the Presidential Communications Office said (PCO) said South Korean envoy-designate to Manila, Ambassador Lee Sang-Hwa revealed the planned visit. The ambassador-designate presented his credentials on Monday to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Malacañang. “President Yoon Suk…
KARACHI, Pakistan – Australia is facing the regular emergence of new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus more than five years since Covid-19 was declared a pandemic. The latest variant – LP.8.1 – is on the rise, making up close to one in five Covid-19 cases in New South Wales, local broadcaster SBS News reported Wednesday. It…
Pag-IBIG Fund members continue to show preference in the MP2 Savings program in 2022 as total savings reached nearly P40 billion, setting yet a new record-high for the amount saved voluntarily by members under the program in a year, its top officials said Monday (27 February).
DOST Northern Mindanao gathered its valued media partners for the CEST Misamis Oriental Press Conference and Media Recognition Day held on November 21, 2025 at Hamersons Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. The event highlighted the impact of science, technology, and innovation across the province while honoring the storytellers who amplify these efforts to the public….
