MANILA – People in areas affected by the magnitude 7.8 Sarangani earthquake on Monday should expect aftershocks and stay evacuated until the tsunami warning is lifted, the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. “People should stay away from damaged buildings, and check for cracks,” Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol told the Philippine…
BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) participated in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) “Brigada Eskwela” 2023, a nationwide school maintenance program which encourages local governments, communities, businesses, non-governmental organizations and individuals to help in the public-school clean-up before the opening of classes. A hundred and seventy BDO employees volunteered their time and skills at Commonwealth Elementary School,…
On October 15, 2025, the House of Representatives, through the Senior Citizens Party List, held the 2nd Gawad Parangal for Exemplary Senior Citizen 2025 at the Meeting, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) Event Center in Quezon City. The event celebrated the remarkable achievements and lifelong contributions of Filipino senior citizens who have made lasting impacts…
Imus City, Cavite – A vibrant and energetic “Zumbarangay” event brought together Zumba enthusiasts from various barangays in Imus City, with 30 groups participating in the lively gathering. Held on December 22, 2024, at the Imus City Sports Complex, the event was a collaborative effort led by City Mayor Alex Advincula, Vice Mayor Homer Saquilayan,…
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte – Whatever form of assistance the government offers to individuals in crisis situations is always a response to alleviate the lives of beneficiaries from the impact of poverty. Panelists during the dissemination of the 2023 Full-year Davao del Norte Poverty Statistics held in Tagum City on Oct 10, explained to…
By Liza Agoot BAGUIO CITY – A cardiologist at the Department of Health (DOH)-run Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) recently said food intake contributes more than 50% to a person’s heart health, thus the need to watch what one eats. BGHMC’s Department of Internal Medicine expert, Dr. Karla Rhea Rillera-Posadas said at a recent “Kapihan” forum,…
The cash aid being provided by the government to rice retailers would greatly help small businesses overcome the effects of Executive Order (EO) No. 39 while the country awaits the palay harvest season, rice retailers said Monday. This developed as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) began the payout of Sustainable Livelihood Program…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law on Wednesday the “Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act,” which seeks to address various labor challenges in the country, leading toward a sustainable and inclusive development of the “New Philippines.” In his speech during the ceremonial signing of Republic Act (RA) No. 11962, President Marcos thanked Senate President Juan…
Pasay City – In accelerating the country’s shift to the new knowledge economy, The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) tied partnerships with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) to establish areas of cooperation in promoting Ecozones in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) Thursday (August…
MANILA — In this month of celebrating fathers, Muntinlupa City is all for stronger families by educating parents, especially dads. The Muntinlupa Gender and Development Office (GAD) Office recently held the Kalalakihang Tapat sa Responsibilidad at Obligasyon sa Pamilya (KATROPA) seminars as part of its ongoing education campaign for responsible citizenry and rights awareness. Photo credit:…
