The three railway services in Metro Manila – LRT-1, LRT-2 and MRT-3 will offer free rides to passengers on certain hours on June 12 when the Philippines celebrates its 125th Independence Day. This year’s Independence Day celebration theme is “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan” (Freedom, Future, History). The free rides will be available from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 5:00 pm.m. to 7:00…
With the recently availed consultancy services from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Cagayan de Oro’s famous Josephus Boneless Lechon acquires License to Operate (LTO) and expands business opportunities in the city.
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan talks to patients who received financial aid from the city during her People’s Day program for cancer and kidney patients. (Photo: Jerry Tan) MANILA — The Manila local government unit (LGU) has extended much-needed financial support to around 300 cancer patients and individuals undergoing dialysis treatment. This cash aid was personally distributed…
CHARRED. Smoke billows out of the Manila Central Post Office building in Liwasang Bonifacio on May 22, 2023. The Department of Tourism is allocating PHP15 million for the rehabilitation and restoration of the neoclassical building that sits along the banks of the Pasig River. (PNA file photo by Yancy Lim) Through its infrastructure arm, the Tourism Infrastructure…
The National Academy of Science and Technology of The Philippines (NAST-PHL)-Agricultural Sciences Division facilitated a policy talk on the issuance of scientific permits in the Philippines on 26 September 2023, at the Acacia Hotel Alabang, Muntinlupa City and via FB and Zoom meeting livestreams. With the theme “Kailangan ba ng Scientific Permit? Kailan? Paano? At…
ANKARA – A 31-year-old Portuguese dog, Bobi, made it to the Guinness World Records as the “oldest dog ever on Earth.” Bobi is a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed of livestock guard dog with an average life expectancy of only 12-14 years. He has managed to outlive more than twice the average dog’s life. Born on May 11, 1992,…
Malacañang has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 44, establishing the “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program” as a flagship program of the national government. “The ‘Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program’ of the DSWD is hereby declared as a Flagship Program of the National Government. The DSWD, as the primary government entity responsible for the…
Upon the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to distribute next week cash assistance to sari-sari store owners who were affected by the implementation of the mandated price ceiling on rice. In its update to the Office of the President, the DSWD said that…
WAR against poverty and drugs is not over yet as homeless and families of extra judicial killings’ (EJK) victims continue to struggle and being helped by a foundation, known as Arnold Janssen Foundation Kalinga Center. KALINGA was founded to provide hope and second chances for these people. It is a venue to empower the homeless…
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla (right) (Facebook photo) Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has reminded law enforcers on Monday to be circumspect at all times in the conduct of future raids to ensure air-tight cases that can withstand scrutiny in courts. All raids must be backed by case build-ups in coordination with prosecutors to ensure all…
