The New Zealand government has provided the Philippine National Red Cross NZD500,000 (approximately PHP17 million) to help support its response to victims of the series of calamities that ravaged the country recently. The New Zealand Embassy in Manila said Friday “New Zealand stands in solidarity with the Philippines, reaffirming its commitment and offering support during…
MANILA — In line with Malabon’s 23rd Cityhood Anniversary and 425th Founding Anniversary, Mayor Jeannie Sandoval over the weekend launched the second “Tambobong Indakan Festival,” featuring the talents, creativity, and coordination of 23 groups from city schools and local government departments. “Isa sa ating mga adhikain ay ang pagyabong ng kultura at sining sa Malabon,…
BDO & SM brought fun & entertainment together with comedians MC & Lassy at the Migrant Workers’ Day celebrations of DMW & OWWA recently held at the DMW office EDSA-Ortigas Ave., SM City North Edsa & SM City Bacolod. Aside from games & prizes, BDO shared financial tips to the Overseas Filipinos & responded to…
CITY OF MALOLOS – Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando has issued urgent directives to all provincial offices and residents of Bulacan to strengthen preparedness measures in anticipation of the effects of Super Typhoon Uwan, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance, pre-positioning of relief supplies, and readiness for possible evacuations across flood- and landslide-prone areas. As…
By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos Malacañang has dismissed as “fake news” an alleged directive from Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin to ramp up the government’s efforts to gain public trust and approval. This, after an alleged memorandum dated April 15 and supposedly inked by Bersamin underscored the need for the government’s communications team “to redouble their efforts…
ILOILO CITY – The City Council has pushed for the heightened health and safety measures at the Iloilo International Airport in Cabatuan town and all the city’s seaports amid the threat brought by the monkeypox (mpox) disease. On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the city councilors unanimously approved the resolution authored by Councilor Alan Zaldivar, urging…
MANILA – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and the PLDT Enterprise have signed a partnership agreement designed to boost connectivity in airports and CAAP facilities. CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio recently said the agreement involves enhancing the digital infrastructure in at least 14 of the 44 CAAP-operated airports across the country. Connectivity will also…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. praised the ongoing support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the Philippines which has significantly contributed to the country’s economic development. During newly-elected ADB President Masato Kanda’s courtesy call in Malacañang, President Marcos recalled the long-standing support of the ADB to the Philippines, which began during his father’s administration,…
Workshop participants for Himig Himbing _ Oyayin Niyanakan True to its mission of reintroducing indigenous lullabies to contemporary audiences and developing nurturers that are grounded in our Philippine songs and hele, the Cultural Center of the Philippines recently concluded its regional launch of the Himig Himbing project last September 13 and 14, 2024 in Dagupan, Pangasinan….
Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity, Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. has thanked Albay Rep. Joey Salceda for supporting the Marcos Administration’s peace agenda.
