MANILA, (PIA) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the mandatory recitation of the “Bagong Pilipinas” hymn after flag-raising ceremonies in all government agencies, state-run companies, and educational institutions. Local government units are also “encouraged” to follow suit, according to a memorandum released over the weekend. Memorandum Circular No. 52, signed by Executive Secretary…
(Photo courtesy of PH Embassy in UK Facebook Page) BAGUIO CITY – Filipino medical professionals, especially nurses, are known for being compassionate and caring, thus considered important parts of United Kingdom’s health service. Iain Cox, political counsellor of the British Embassy in Manila, said British people have, one way or another, encountered Filipinos in the medical…
TANGCAL, Lanao del Norte — For learners in communities where distance, resources, and circumstances can sometimes limit access to opportunities, bringing technology closer can also mean bringing possibilities closer. This vision took a concrete step forward as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) SOCCSKSARGEN led by Regional Director Engr. Sammy P. Malawan, PhD, in…
CEBU CITY, – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to lead the opening ceremony of the country’s biggest sporting event for student athletes, the Palarong Pambansa 2024, on July 9 at the Cebu City Sports Center. Thousands of athletes, accompanied by their coaches and officials from 19 delegations around the country, will compete in…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Northern Mindanao, through Regional Director Dr. Mark Lemuel L. Garcia and DOST Bukidnon Provincial Director Ritchie Mae Guno, presented the Project SARAI (Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry) to the Economic Development Council (EDC)-10 during its 3rd Quarter Meeting on August 26, 2026 at N Hotel,…
A health specialist has recently warned of a possible increase in stroke cases with the onset of the traditional Christmas season approaches, noting a yearly trend of patients being rushed to hospital after Christmas parties and celebrations. East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) Emergency Department and Trauma Center chief Dr. Maria Veronica Datinguinoo said stroke admissions…
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 Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) targets to deploy national digital identifications (IDs) by the end of the year following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s instruction to fast track its issuance after several delays. In a press briefing in Malacañang on Wednesday, DICT Secretary Ivan Uy said that, like the rest of the…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. honored this year’s Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos, saying their accomplishments are bringing the country closer to Bagong Pilipinas. “The excellence that you have demonstrated in your pursuits is, truly, worth emulating,” President Marcos said during the awarding rites for the foundation’s outstanding Filipinos held in Malacañang on Thursday. “Your accomplishments…
By Gladys Serafica DARAGA, Albay – In case you haven’t checked your February 2024 calendar yet, Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day. With two seemingly contrasting holidays sharing the same date—as the start of the liturgical 40-day season of Lent requires fasting and abstinence while the most romantic day of the year encourages luxurious indulgences—this…
