LUNETA, MANILA ─ The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will spearhead the celebration of the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence and Nationhood with the theme ‘Kalayaan. Kinabukasan. Kasaysayan.’ on 12 June 2024 at Rizal Park, Luneta, Manila 8:00 AM. The program shall start with a flag-raising ceremony to be led by His Excellency, President…
The House of Representatives is set to approve two more Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) priority bills on final reading this week before the 19th Congress adjourns sine die its first regular session on June 2. The bills are the proposed Philippine Salt Industry Development Act and Bureau of Immigration Modernization Act that would bring to 33 the total…
A teacher’s influence reaches far beyond the classroom. Acknowledging the vital role teachers play in shaping the youth, the Department of Education (DepEd) and BDO Foundation organized a financial literacy session to support 20 teachers from Naga, 20 teachers from Iriga, and 60 teachers and non-teaching staff from Camarines Sur, in celebration of National Teachers’…
Pasay City – The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) and International Pro Bono Alliance (iPBA) formalized on May 12, 2026 their partnership to make legal assistance more accessible to Filipino migrants and their families. CFO Chairperson, Secretary Dante “Klink” Ang II led the MOU signing, emphasizing how this collaboration will support overseas Filipinos, particularly those…
The 147-kilometer North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project will begin partial operations in the third quarter of 2026, while full operations will commence in 2029, according to Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista.
By Anna Leah Gonzales MANILA – The Philippines’ largest power firms owned by tycoons Manuel V. Pangilinan, Sabin Aboitiz, and Ramon S. Ang have reached an agreement on the joint acquisition of liquified natural gas (LNG). In a recent disclosure to the stock exchange, Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) said its wholly owned subsidiary Meralco PowerGen Corporation…
The pentavalent vaccine that protects against diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza type B and hepatitis B. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) is expecting the arrival of additional doses of vaccines against vaccine-preventable diseases. In a statement Monday night, the DOH said around three million pentavalent vaccine doses are “arriving at the…
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has urged candidates and their supporters to voluntarily remove their illegally installed poll campaign posters and related materials and not wait for orders to do so. Comelec Chairman George Garcia said those who are running in the May 12 polls may face charges and even disqualification if they violate the…
Pinaigting nina Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Prime Minister Datoโ Seri Anwar Ibrahim ang ugnayan ng Pilipinas at Malaysia sa isang bilateral meeting kahapon, unang araw ng Marso. Bukod sa kasunduang pagtutulungan sa kanilang mga prayoridad na sektor, tinalakay din ng dalawang lider ang mga usaping mahalaga sa magkaratig na bansa, kabilang ang mga hakbang upang palakasin ang kooperasyon ng mga miyembro ng Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) na itinatag ng dalawang bansa kasama ang Indonesia, Singapore at Thailand.
QUEZON CITY — The City of Manila is formally submitting a request to officially recognize August 4 as “Carlos Yulo Day,” a day dedicated to honoring the achievements of the Filipino gymnast who won two gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna announced that the city council is drafting a resolution to…
