Amihan Reyes
Smartmatic asks Comelec anew to dismiss ‘unfounded’ case
Smartmatic Philippines on Saturday asked anew the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to dismiss the petition to disqualify the firm from participating in the bidding process for the 2025 automated elections, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The elections technology provider clai...
Biazon leads Muntinlupa Business Advisory Council’s inaugural meeting
Mayor Ruffy Biazon spearheaded the groundbreaking inaugural meeting of the Muntinlupa Business Advisory Council (MBAC), held on November 17 at The Bellevue Manila, Alabang. This milestone event, orchestrated by the Local Economic and Investment Promotion Office, Business Permits and Licensing Office...
Zapote Bridge: A Historic Icon and Witness to Philippine Valor
The Zapote Bridge stands as more than just a physical structure—it's a testament to the historic legacy and valor of the Filipino people. Serving as a crucial link between the communities of Provincia de Manila and Provincia de Cavite in Las Piñas, this stone arch bridge, built in 1...
DSWD, Muntinlupa host regional Children's Congress
In observance of the 2023 National Children's Month, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) partnered with the Muntinlupa City Government to organize the Regional Children's Congress. This collaborative effort aimed to amplify the theme “Healthy, Nourished, Sheltered: ...
Mapua keeps NCAA lead
Mapua University demolished the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, 69-53, to keep the lead in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Wednesday, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Clint Escarmis finished with 17 po...
LTO summons hit-and-run driver
A driver of an SUV who figured in a hit-and-run incident involving a call center agent in the uptown village of Lahug is facing suspension or revocation of his driver’s license, a transport official said in a report by Philippine News Agency. Glen Galario, director of the Land Transportation ...
DA reports good harvest of rice this year
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday assured the public that there is enough affordable supply of rice in the market as the country has almost completed the wet season harvest, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. “We have harvested about 90 percent of palay across t...
ADB approves another $400-million loan for the Philippines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD400-million loan to help the Philippines achieve its medium-term fiscal strategy and finance its post-pandemic economic recovery through revenue mobilization, modernizing tax administration, systems and processes, according to a report by Philippin...
Malta-bound Filipino with fake pre-departure certificate stopped at the airport
The Bureau of Immigration on Tuesday said it has recently intercepted a Filipino passenger en route to Malta at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City for presenting a fake pre-departure certificate, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a statement, Im...
QC Future of Work Conference Concludes with Emphasis on Climate Action
The closing sessions of the QC Future of Work Conference provided a platform for diverse agencies to share actionable steps in responding to climate action and disaster risk management, highlighting the collaborative potential between the government and private sector. Over the course of two days, ...