Mariel Guevarra
Smog covers Metro Manila amid strange weather
State volcanologists said the smog over Metro Manila is not from Taal Volcano's emissions but cautioned the public to wear masks and avoid the outdoors, according to a report by CNN Philippines. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday said it detected th...
Senator laments low social protection coverage of kasambahay
Senator Raffy Tulfo on Thursday lamented the low compliance of the Social Security System (SSS), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG) for the coverage of kasambahay or domestic workers, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. ...
Filipinos asked to use PhilIDs for financial transactions
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) calls on Filipinos to utilize the benefits of being registered to the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) by using their PhilID and ePhilID in accessing financial services. With 38,099,592 PhilIDs delivered and 41,620,918 printed and downloaded ePhil...
iACADEMY graduates excel in September 2023 real estate appraiser licensure exams
iACADEMY proudly announces a resounding success as its Real Estate Management graduates clinch the top 8 and top 10 spots in the recent Real Estate Appraiser Licensure Exam. Leslie Sia secured the top 8 position with an impressive score of 86.5%, while Mary Ann Clemente secured the top 10 spot with ...
Cacdac named as OIC of DMW
Malacañang on Thursday night announced three new appointees of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Marcos appointed Hans Leo J. Cacdac as officer-in-charge of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) replacing the late Secretary Susan &ldqu...
Small rice retailers to receive cash assistance
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is ready to provide cash assistance to small rice retailers who may incur losses as Executive Order (EO) 39, which sets a price ceiling on regular and well-milled rice, took effect Tuesday, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a...
Councilor Charisse Abalos-Vargas supports Mandaluyong youth's back-to-school drive
Mandaluyong City - Councilor Charisse Marie Abalos-Vargas continues her dedication to the welfare of Mandaluyong's youth. On August 29, she joined forces with the Eligible Youth Club to launch the "Balik Eskwela: Kalusugan at Edukasyon Para sa Masa" project. This initiative sought to p...
Mayor Abby to represent PH and SEA in COP28 advisory committee
Makati City - In a momentous development, Mayor Abby Binay has been appointed as the representative of the Philippines and the Southeast Asian region in the COP28 UAE Advisory Committee. This distinguished committee serves as a global platform for climate experts and leaders to converge, pooling the...
Bill seeks to penalize money couriers in fraudulent schemes
A lawmaker has filed a measure seeking to penalize individuals who allow themselves to be used as money couriers or money mules to engage in fraudulent financial schemes, especially in social engineering schemes, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Under Senate Bill 2407 or the An...
NPC unveils bust of Marcelo H. Del Pilar
The unveiling of bust of Marcelo H. Del Pilar on his 173rd birth anniversary and on the first anniversary of the country’s Press Freedom Day on Wednesday is the most appropriate homage to his huge contribution to Philippine journalism, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. "I ...