CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS! The Supreme Court (SC) invites professional photographers, hobbyists, and enthusiasts to be part of its 125th Anniversary Photo Contest with the theme “Accessible and Inclusive Justice.” Capture stories of hope, struggle, and resilience – moments that show what justice looks like in everyday Filipino life. Submit entries in Digital or Film categories…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday led the implementation of the “Bawat Bayan Makikinabang” program in Makati City, where more than 13,000 families received direct government assistance under the nationwide initiative. In his remarks, President Marcos underscored the administration’s commitment to address the needs of the Filipinos, especially the vulnerable communities. “Asahan po ninyo…
Tuloy ang pangarap kapag may Plan B! Seafarer Jerome started his financial Plan B in the form of a life insurance plan to protect his parents in the province, who depended on him. Like Jerome, learn how BDO Life can help you prepare for life’s uncertainties. See how Plan B can work for you here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyfDH9jglFg…
Senator Win Gatchalian is urging a thorough examination of the potential consequences of the United States’ imposition of a 17% reciprocal tariff on goods from the Philippines, highlighting that the U.S. remains the country’s largest export market. “Despite the seemingly advantageous position of the Philippines compared to its ASEAN counterparts following the imposition by the…
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. graced the “Handa Pilipinas” Visayas Leg – a celebration commemorating the 10th anniversary of the catastrophic super typhoon “Yolanda” on Nov. 8, 2013 in Tacloban City. The exposition led by the Dept. of Science and Technology (DOST) held in Summit Hotel, from Nov. 8-10 tackled “Innovations in Disaster Risk…
On September 5, 2025, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. led the agency’s delegation to the Strategic Partnership Forum with the Provincial Government of Cagayan, where they were warmly welcomed by Governor Edgar B. Aglipay. Sec. Solidum presented DOST’s major programs and identified strong opportunities for collaboration and intervention in…
DISASTER RESPONSE. World Bank Group managing director Anna Bjerde (left) and Finance Secretary Ralph Recto sign the Rapid Response Option agreement on April 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Philippines is the first country to sign the agreement with the World Bank. (Photo courtesy of DOF) MANILA – The Philippines recently signed the Rapid Response Option (RRO) agreement…
QUALIFIED patients may soon receive therapeutic and palliative benefits from medical cannabis or marijuana under Senator Robinhood Padilla’s proposal while Sen. Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa said safeguards are already in place in the measures allowing the use of the plant. Sen. Padilla sponsored Senate Bill No. 2572 or the proposed Cannabis Medicalization Act of the…
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Businessman Eduardo Aliño officially has assumed post as Chairman and Administrator of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). In his first press conference as SBMA chief, Aliño noted the vast potential of Subic should be given priority for development. “We have so many potentials here in Subic and we may put up more hotels, more infra projects to attract more investors,” he said, adding his management…
State-owned Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) said its loans to agriculture and rural development recorded double-digit growth in 2023. In a statement Monday, LandBank said outstanding loans to the entire agricultural value chain amounted to P755.1 billion as of end-December 2023, higher by 23% than the P614.8 billion recorded in the third quarter. The amount accounts for about…
