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Speaker calls for cooperation to cushion oil price hikes
Both the private and public sectors should be willing to make temporary sacrifices to cushion the continuing increases in domestic prices of petroleum, according to leaders in business, labor and the academe, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. This came as a reaction to House Speaker ...
Comelec vows to ensure transparent machine procurement
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday assured transparency and inclusivity on the procurement of machines needed for the 2025 midterm elections, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The poll body issued the statement after a report came out about the filing of money laundering...
NEDA supports ban on POGOs
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director General Arsenio Balisacan on Thursday expressed support for the proposed total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. T...
iACADEMY's offers journey of creativity and innovation
iACADEMY believes that in order to get different results one must try and do something different. Known for its strong industry partnerships that deliver 96% placement rate, iACADEMY is delighted to showcase student works and extend a warm invitation to the public to the highly anticipated Open Hous...
Holcim's Support and Contributions to Mindanao's Progress
Leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. is ready to raise its positive impact on Mindanao’s progress by introducing more innovative construction technologies and sustaining social and environmental programs. During the 32nd Mindanao Business Conference on Aug. 24, Ho...
Agriculture Office Extends Green Thumb Assistance to Las Piñas Senior Citizens
Las Piñas City - The City Agriculture Office has extended a heartwarming gesture to the senior citizens of Soldiers Hills in Barangay Almanza Uno by offering free vegetable plants from the Las Piñas Teaching Farm. With the goal of promoting urban farming and healthy living among the e...
CHR wants to strengthen Kasambahay law
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Thursday said the Kasambahay law “has not been enough” to prevent abuse and maltreatment of household helpers, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a statement, the CHR expressed its support to moves pushing for the amendment o...
DICT targets national digital ID release by year end
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) targets to deploy national digital identifications (IDs) by the end of the year following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s instruction to fast track its issuance after several delays. In a press briefing in Malacañan...
Speaker to invites oil firm officials to discuss price hikes
Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday said he plans to invite officials from oil companies to find ways to address the rising oil prices and give motorists a respite, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Romualdez said all stakeholders must find solutions to alleviate the plight of t...
Comelec issues show cause orders to BSKE candidates
A total of 304 candidates for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) have been issued show cause orders for various violations as of Tuesday, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Erwin Garcia said in a report by Philippine News Agency. Aside from the 102 issued last week a...