Senator Mark Villar recently filed Senate Bill No. 1528 or the 13th Month Pay Law for Contractual and Job Order Personnel to provide benefits to all government workers. “Contractual workers (COS) and job order (JO) personnel play a vital role in government service. They fulfill their duties diligently and passionately comparable to permanent government employees.…

The Senate adopted several resolutions commending and congratulating Filipino athletes who have given honor and pride to the country through victorious feats in various international competitions. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva sponsored several Senate resolutions congratulating and commending chess prodigy Rafael Operiano for winning the 6th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship in Bangkok, Thailand; Aleia…

The House Committee on Higher and Technical Education chaired by Baguio Representative Mark Go, in a joint hearing with the Committee on Civil Service and Professional Regulation chaired by Bohol Representative Kristine Alexie Tutor, approved subject to style and amendment, the substitute bill seeking to amend Republic Act 10912, or the “Continuing Professional Development (CPD)…

In a bid to lessen urban decay and provide areas for family events and wellness activities, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) opened its ninth park under the Adopt-A-Park project which is located in Barangay Sta. Elena, Marikina City. The MMDA has refurbished the Chinese Pagoda, which has a lot area of 2,100 square meters,…

The Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco welcomed the influx of global recognitions for the Philippines, distinctively the World’s Leading Country Award by Turkish travel organization Uzakrota, as well as citations of its prime tourist destinations from different travel organizations and United States-based online travel guides. “As the international accolades for the Philippines…

In a survey by the RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD), Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco garnered a 71 percent approval rating in a list headlined by the Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos (75%) and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin Tulfo (73%). The survey was based on an…

After two years of celebrating the annual Ramon V. del Rosario-College of Business (RVR-COB) Week in a virtual setting, De La Salle University (DLSU) once again welcomes the weeklong tradition of the biggest college in the university with the theme “MagnifiCOB: Embracing Magnificence” from November 28 to December 2, 2022, to showcase the magnificence of…

The coming together of the entire department in a single event, held at the beginning of the academic year is a tradition that the PUP Department of Economics has enriched over the years. General Assembly has become an event that’s been annually anticipated due mainly to the opportunity given not only to the officials of…

It hasn’t even been long, and yet this writer would like to bring ecstatic news to the brilliant society of management accounting students! The University of Santo Tomas – Society of Business Managerial Accountants (UST-SBMA) formally invites you to its biggest academic competition yet, the 2nd Ultimate CMA Quiz Bee competition entitled “Unparalleled Brilliance: Search…

Are you seeking new places where you could dine and unwind? Have you had enough of the same dishes whenever you are out and about? If so, check your tires, get your keys ready, and start your engine because we will go on a metro road trip. Driving around Metro Manila can go from exhilarating…

The cities of Bago and Sagay in Negros Occidental have made it to the world’s Top 100 “Green Destinations” list for 2022, a recognition given by the Green Destinations Foundation based in The Netherlands. The two cities, being featured for their sustainability stories, are among the only three places in the Philippines listed this year…

There is no denying that the island of Palawan is truly a place of wonders. Its cultural and historical relevance is as rich as its natural resources. It is for this very reason that the province was once dubbed the Cradle of Philippine Civilization after the discovery of the Tabon Man in Tabon Cave, Lipuun…

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) administered 15,249 doses of COVID-19 vaccines and boosters in Marawi City through the PRC Mobile Bakuna Team, fully inoculating 7,657 persons from 2021 to 2022. The PRC Bakuna Team supported the city government’s vaccination efforts at the City Hall Gym in Barangay Bangon, Marawi City. PRC Chairman and CEO Dick…

Do you tend to feel as though your brain is buffering? Do your usual mundane activities, or even those you are so used to doing, suddenly become challenging to carry out? If you feel like your thinking is less on the knocker after a COVID-19 infection, or if you feel exhausted most of the time,…

You wake up to carry on with your usual routine. You have the energy for it. You know what to do and why you need to. The only problem is no matter what you do, nothing seems to spark joy. Even when you accomplish something, you still feel empty and aimless. That, my friend, is…

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.…

Last week, Netflix released the highly-anticipated series Wednesday—a Tim Borton spin-off of Addams Family featuring Jenna Ortega as the 21st-century Wednesday Addams. No offense to Christina Ricci’s iconic depiction of Wednesday in the 90s, but Ortega’s take on the role is our current favorite. Truly, Netflix couldn’t have chosen a better Wednesday than Jenna. Though the…

The Sunday doubleheader of the 2022 PVL Reinforced Conference was nothing short of thrilling plays and shocking game-enders. With the defending champions Chery Tiggo out of Finals contention after losing to Petro Gazz in a straight sets fashion, 25-15,25-17,25-13, the Angels improve to a 1-1 record, tying with the grand slam-seeking Creamline Cool Smashers, who…

After two years of holding virtual Christmas concerts, the University of the Philippines Manila Chorale (UPMC), co-presented by Robinsons Malls, will be holding its first in-person concert: Gumising, this December 8, 8:00 PM, at the Our Lady of Remedies Parish, Malate, Manila. The concert will feature well-loved Christmas hymns and carols composed by Victoria, Rutter,…

For many of us, preparations for when a member of our family passes can be a bit uncomfortable. So much so that here in the Philippines, we try to avoid talks about deaths as much as possible. It is common to let the surviving members decide what steps to take when the inevitable comes. However,…

Nature never ceases to amaze us, even for things we consider worthless. Like fuel for a fire, “gatong” or “panggatong” is an often seen wood scrap that has less utility for people. But when one taps on their imagination and follows the weave of creativity, we can turn scraps into a masterpiece—beaming with usefulness and…

Did you know that law students are one of the reasons why companies that produce pens and markers for highlighting stay in business? Kidding aside, law schools help you understand human logic, assess real-life cases with logical clarity, and enhance your thinking and experience in the humanities and social sciences. But COVID-19 posed significant challenges…

Amid the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Valenzuela Chapter held its 8th Biennial Chapter Assembly at the PRC Valenzuela City Chapter Building, ALERT Center Compound, Malinta, Valenzuela City, with the theme “Embracing the new normal towards a resilient community.” PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon, in his address to the Assembly participants,…

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), through its Manila Chapter, conducted a feeding program for the most vulnerable senior citizens. Donated meals from Novotel Araneta such as rice, longanisa, hamonado, beef steak, scrambled egg, fish filet, roasted chicken, pansit guisado, and tinapay were served to 38 senior citizens at Barangay 658 Intramuros, Manila recently. “Ang Philippine…

Philippine Red Cross Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon directed staff and volunteers of the premier humanitarian organization in the country to provide the immediate needs of the families affected by the Low Pressure Area (LPA) and Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) in Mindanao. PRC volunteers and staff served hot meals to 1,691 internally displaced persons (IDPs)…

For every pixel represents a member, and when put together, they create an image that may last forever. The UP Statistical Society celebrates its 41st Anniversary Celebration with the title POWER UP: Unlocking StatSoc @Level 41. Truly fitting for its title, the organization constantly strives to create a better environment for its members, alumni, statistics…

By Criscela Ysabelle Racelis For all individuals, tech-savvy or not, DLSU Technology Summit is back to expose its audience to cutting-edge technology that will shape our futures. Now on its 10th year, the event will feature ten informative talks: all free of charge. Two years into the pandemic, we have grown more reliant than ever…

Are you ready to read your destiny? The University of the Philippines Department of Science and Technology Scholars’ Association proudly presents the Scholars’ Breakout 2022: Release the Magic! With this year’s theme, “Release the Magic”, the story revolves around the scholars that were invited to be a part of UP Diliman Mahika, an association filled…