Humane working hours, consideration for workers’ health, and sufficient salaries for laborers. Senator Robin Padilla pushed for these rights as he aired support for a resolution seeking to remove violence and harassment from the workplace, and a bill safeguarding the rights of showbiz workers. Padilla supported a Senate resolution concurring with the International Labor Organization…

Senator Mark Villar extended his sympathies to the families of the victims and casualties of the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Surigao del Sur recently. Hundreds of aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 1.4 to 6.2, have also occurred in Surigao after the initial quake. Villar further urged for the distribution of aid for the casualties of…

A total of 38,587 kaprobinsiaan and tourists visited the Pasko sa Kapitolyo 2023 Lighting Ceremony at the Provincial Capitol Hill, City of San Fernando, La Union recently. This year’s Pasko sa Kapitolyo continued to use artificial snow to bring life to the event, veering away with fireworks and traditional activities that may harm the environment.…

The Department of Health (DOH), Metro Manila Center for Health Development (MMCHD), Project Red Ribbon, EpiC Philippines, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc., together with the National Parks and Development Center and the City of Manila, hosted this year’s World AIDS Day with the localized theme, “Empowering Communities to Lead in the HIV and AIDS Response,” underscoring…

To increase yield and improve production of rice in the province of Ilocos Norte, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. distributed modern farm equipment and machineries amounting to P73.3 million. The interventions, under the 2023 allocation of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Mechanization Program, will benefit 52 farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs), as well as…

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco joined the local government heads of Bohol and some private stakeholders as guest of honor for the groundbreaking of the JW Marriott Panglao Island Resort and Residences in Bohol recently. Frasco’s visit comes at a time when Bohol has been declared the country’s first-ever UNESCO’S Global Geopark.…

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) have signed an Integration Agreement to connect the Arca South on and off ramps into the Skyway system via the upcoming South East Metro Manila Expressway (SEMME) or Skyway Stage 4 project. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in addressing the growing need for efficient transportation…

Academic institutions, public and private sector organizations, and representatives from local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region (NCR) recently formed a consortium to boost the Philippine startup ecosystem through technology business incubators (TBI). This developed following a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and manifesto of support signed between the parties during the NCR TBI…

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and the local government unit (LGU) of Pangasinan today signed a toll concession and joint venture agreement (JVA) for the 76.80-kilometer Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEX) project. The project, which will begin at the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX) exit in Binalonan, is part of SMC’s larger plan to strengthen the road networks…

With its overextended sun and streets lorded by scooters, Hanoi is a peach and vibrant city that bridges modern and traditional ways of living. A city that demands your attention—it challenges the way you see things. In one blink, you could miss out on witnessing something far beyond what conventional traveling offers. Keep your eyes…

Schools are the training ground for tomorrow’s leaders and builders of our nation. To feed them good food is like feeding our future. But, as students trying to make their way out of college, it’s understandable that budget can sometimes become stiff. Thankfully, budget-friendly food stalls, carinderia, and restaurants thrive outside the walls of every…

Build bridges, not burn them. Did it ever make you wonder how past communities connect with others? How do culture and tradition get passed on from one place to another? Food, clothing, produce, or even our way of speaking all these things had to travel from island to island to create a network between regions…

“May trangkaso na ba ang lahat?” Filipinos do really have a knack for making unfortunate situations, seem less fortunate. But when one gets sick, there isn’t really anything fortunate to make out of it. Flu season coincides with the rainy season in the country, and as a country that gets visited by approximately 20 typhoons…

It feels like the perfect night to dress up like doctors. A version of you wearing scrubs and holding a stethoscope may be closer than you think. Although stadiums-worth of people may not cheer you on as you embark on your journey through medical school, it will shape you to become an artist in your…

Cavite, famously known as the home of many of our National Heroes. It is for this reason that it earned its moniker, The Land of the Brave. The many nation-building events that transpired on its land are also why it’s called the History Capital of the Philippines. From being at the forefront of the Spanish…

Two classic and iconic brands are partnering to give back to their customers who have remained loyal despite the challenges of the pandemic in the past two years. For a limited run, FILA and Starbucks will give free fashionable and functional items inspired by their iconic hues and logos. The results represent FILA’s red, blue…

To continue the legacy of Mr. and Ms. JPIA, PUP JPIA Manila announced its search of the event for this year on their Facebook page on November 16, 2021. The event is open to all bonafide students of Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa branch, which is also a PUP Junior Philippine Institute…

Suits are timeless clothes. It’s stylish and classy, and can be worn during important events or activities such as for business, formal gatherings, or even casual daily wear if you feel like looking dapper. But good suits aren’t always easy on the wallet. This is why it’s important to choose the right one for you.…

Senator Bong Go articulated his deep sense of pride for Filipino athletes participating in the 19th Asian Games being held in Hangzhou City, China, from September 23 to October 8. Go personally traveled to China to show his full support for the Philippine delegation. The legislator also attended live competitions, including the recent match between…

For clinching the gold medal match of the 19th Asian Games men’s basketball for the first time in 33 years, Gilas Pilipinas won the admiration of San Miguel Corp. (SMC) president and chief operating officer Ramon S. Ang. Ang also hailed Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas chairman emeritus Manny V. Pangilinan, saying the latter’s vision powered Gilas’…

The House of Representatives commended and congratulated Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Uy Obiena for winning the silver medal in the 2023 World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary recently. The message of commendation and congratulation is contained in Resolution No. 1255, which the House adopted unanimously. The resolution was authored by Speaker Martin…

August is designated as the country’s History Month simply because many events that transpired during this month molded the Philippines into the country that it is now. In the spirit of celebrating such a meaningful month, we once again bring to life the story of two of the most, if not the most, iconic roads…

Cavite, famously known as the home of many of our National Heroes. It is for this reason that it earned its moniker, The Land of the Brave. The many nation-building events that transpired on its land are also why it’s called the History Capital of the Philippines. From being at the forefront of the Spanish…

Have you ever asked yourself, “What am I doing with my life?”, “Where am I supposed to go?”, “Who am I supposed to be?” Then, you and “The Peregrines” are stuck in the same dilemma. Join them as they take a leap of faith and go on a journey to the promised land to seek…

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the employment rate among the youth, aged 15 to 24 years old, was 86.9%.  With that, 13.1% of Filipino youth were unemployed. Youth unemployment is higher than overall unemployment, which is 4.5%. The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), in partnership with TESDA, technical-vocational schools, and the Spanish Red Cross,…

Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon expressed gratitude to Italian food company Barilla and Marriott Hotel Manila for celebrating the World Pasta Day by donating 500 bowls of nutritious pasta and 500 banana loaves to students, some of whom are Red Cross Youth, at Villamor Air Base Elementary School recently. “We’ve partnered…

LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA – Ahon Batang CALABARZON (ABACA-UPLB), in partnership with UNICEF Philippines and the Department of Health (DOH), is back with their WASH O’Clock Campaign. Now called ABACALUSGAN: Sab-On The Way to Cleanliness, which will be held at Maahas Elementary School in Los Banos, Laguna, on November 24, 2023, where students will be taught…

by: Jamela Verna Beniga and Marc Kenneth Bathan The University of the Philippines Geodetic Engineering Club (UP GE Club) is set to celebrate its remarkable 86th Anniversary this year. As the situation starts to come back to normal, the UP GE Club will conduct a week-long roster of events set to achieve greater heights. This…

Five teams represented both campuses of the Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) at the recent 4th Asia Pacific Conference on Industrial Engineering Operations and Management (IEOM) and prevailed in their respective competitions. Leading the list of podium finishers this year is the group who designed a technology-enabled service, where students may lease essential devices…

By: Angela Ortilano, Ron Pollicar For three decades, RASA Surveying and Realty has consistently been a leader in the field of Geodetic Engineering, providing its customers with reliable services using its high-quality instruments and well-trained personnel. RASA offers a variety of comprehensive land surveys which include relocation of boundaries, hydrographic, bathymetric and global position fixing.…