Gab Dela Cruz
Manila Partners with DTI to Foster Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Growth
The City of Manila, under the leadership of Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, took a significant step towards fostering the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by signing a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Tuesday, September 19. The MOA, s...
DSWD signs MOU with GK, MWFI for nutrition program
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday (September 14) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Gawad Kalinga (GK) Foundation, and Manila Water Foundation, Inc. (MWFI) to strengthen the implementation of the Philippine Multi-sectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP). ...
CTA dismisses tax case against labor service provider
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) en banc has affirmed its earlier decision favoring a private service provider in a P131-million tax case, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In its decision dated Aug. 31, the CTA upheld the July 2021 decision of the tax court's first division o...
DSWD asks 4Ps recipients to avail of electricity lifeline rate
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday said the tripartite body’s decision to delay the full implementation of the new electricity lifeline rate program to January 2024 will allow the enlistment of more beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps...
Rice price cap prevents cost escalation
Ang Probinsyano Party-list Representative Alfred delos Santos on Wednesday threw his support to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s move to impose price ceilings on rice as it puts a "quick stop" to the escalating rice prices in the market, according to a report by Philippine Ne...
Ecowaste pushes measures against endocrine-disrupting chemicals
As part of its continuing advocacy towards a zero waste and toxics-free society, the environmental watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition organized a seminar last September 5 focusing on ubiquitous synthetic chemicals that mimic, block or alter natural hormones and cause adverse health effects, especiall...
Comelec extends COC filing again
The deadline of filing of the certificates of candidacy (COC) for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) has been extended anew to Sept. 4 in select areas following another government work suspension on Friday, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In an advisory, th...
Marikina Mayor assures free education for SHS students
Mayor Marc Teodoro assures a bright future for Grade 11 students entering Senior High School (SHS) at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (PLMar). This assurance comes after the city government shouldered the tuition fees for the academic year 2023-2024, as these will no longer be supported by nat...
iPhone 11, Now Within Your Reach with Home Credit’s 0% Interest Promo
As we continue to embrace the digital lifestyle, we rely more than ever on our gadgets, especially smartphones. From the moment we wake up, these devices are our constant companions that enable us to stay updated on relevant happenings, connect with our loved ones and colleagues, work...
Gov't opens bidding for NAIA rehabilitation project
Bidding is now open for the contract to rehabilitate, operate, optimize, and maintain the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), government agencies said in report by Philippine News Agency. The P170.6 billion public-private partnership project will cover all facilities of the airport, includin...