In a session of interpellation, Hon. Rodante D. Marcoleta, Representative of the House, rigorously questioned the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac regarding the department’s plans to ensure the safety and welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Marcoleta’s probing centered on operationalizing Secretary Cacdac’s advocacies, including providing legal, medical, and humanitarian assistance…
MANILA – The Home Development Mutual Fund, also known as Pag-IBIG Fund, has announced the immediate availability of its Calamity Loan program to assist members affected by Typhoon Carina. The government-owned agency has allocated calamity loan funds to help its members in Metro Manila, Cainta (Rizal), Baco (Oriental Mindoro), and the province of Batangas that have…
MANILA — The government is lumping up relief packages needed by local government units (LGUs) affected by Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon (Habagat). President Marcos revealed this during an ocular inspection in Malabon City on Thursday. Earlier in the day, the Chief Executive presided over a situation briefing at the Presidential Security Command compound…
MANILA — On July 24, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced a price freeze on basic necessities in National Capital Region following the declaration of a state of calamity by the Metro Manila Council (MMC) due to the devastating effects of Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. “The price freeze, effective immediately, aims…
BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) manages its greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption by retrofitting its old buildings, beginning with its historic Dasmariñas – Binondo building in Manila. This effort, designed to boost energy efficiency, has not only yielded substantial cost savings but also stands as a compelling illustration of the advantages that retrofitting older buildings can…
Cebu City, Philippines – The Visayas leg of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) “HandaPilipinas” annual exposition kicked off yesterday at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City, with its agendafocused on enhancing the region’s disaster resilience through science, technology, and innovation (STI). The Handa Pilipinas Visayas Leg will run from July 24 to 26…
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…
THE Department of Science and Technology – Region 1 (DOST 1) recently launched the roadmaps for its Smart and Sustainable Communities Program (SSCP), an initiative that marks a pivotal moment for six communities in the region to showcase their commitment to becoming smart, sustainable, and technology-driven. The regional development milestone happened during the 2024 Regional…
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan— A total of 3,558 farmer-beneficiaries are set to receive agrarian debt condonation certificates to be distributed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday at the Narciso Ramos Sports gymnasium and Civic Center. Out of the total beneficiaries, 3,161 are from Pangasinan, 246 from Ilocos Norte, 34 from Ilocos Sur, and 117 from…
ROXAS CITY, Capiz — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. received warm appreciation from Ilonggos as he led the opening of the dam gates during the inauguration of the mega dams of the Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II on July 16 in Calinog, Iloilo Province. “Mr. President, thank you very much for your full support…
