Hannah Santos
Coast Guard declares heigh alert during Holy Week travel period
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is going on heightened alert to boost safety in the country’s ports and seaways during the Holy Week, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a statement Friday, PCG Commandant, CG Admiral Artemio Abu, declared a heightened alert from April 2 ...
Marcos joins Muslims in observance of Ramadan
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday joined the Muslim community in celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, as he expressed hope that it would bring them spiritual renewal, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. “This season of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving is an oppo...
UPS, partners journey toward equity and an inclusive future
UPS Philippines is celebrating Women’s History Month this March. Since the early days of the company’s 115-year history, women have long been equal contributors to UPS’s success. In the spirit of Women’s History Month, UPS is spotlighting how the company and its partners cont...
SMC, Batangas to build P44-billion Nasugbu-Bauan Expressway
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is undertaking the P44.77-billion Nasugbu-Bauan Expressway (NBEX) project that will provide a faster connection between the eastern and western portions of Batangas province. This comes after the Batangas provincial government granted the company’s infrastructure ...
Senator wants to investigate delay in processing of claims at SSS
Senator Raffy Tulfo has filed a measure seeking to probe the reported delays of the Social Security System (SSS) in processing members’ benefits, particularly retirement and death claims, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In Senate Resolution (SR) 544 filed on Tuesday, Tul...
Navotas opens new covered courts
Mayor John Rey Tiangco led the inauguration of the newly constructed multi-purpose covered courts in four public schools in Navotas. Covered courts in San Roque Elementary School, Bangkulasi Elementary School, Dagat-dagatan Elementary School, and Tangos National High School were inaugurated on Marc...
PDEA, PNP clarify rewards for informants on illegal drugs
Former and present officials of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) refuted in a Senate hearing on Wednesday the alleged practice of paying 30 percent of confiscated illegal drugs as a reward to assets and informants, according to a report by P...
Binay launches ‘Tik-Talk’ to address Makatizens’ concerns
Makati Mayor Abby Binay has taken a bold step in providing assistance to Makatizens by launching a help desk program where she will be answering various questions and concerns of residents. Starting March 27, Mayor Abby said she will personally answer the queries of Makatizens every last Mond...
Solon wants elderly protected from abuse, neglect
Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte on Wednesday urged his House Representatives colleagues to immediately pass a bill ensuring the protection of every senior citizen from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation and coercion, according to a report by Philippine News Agency....
BAN Toxics calls for protection and empowerment of women
“Women in chemical-intensive industries and waste work face multiple burdens. They are disproportionately impacted by hazardous chemicals and waste exposure due to social, biological factors, and gender differences,” Donna Paz T. Reyes, Board Member of BAN Toxics said, as the group join...