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The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) bagged several awards at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ) Taxpayer’s Appreciation Day 2026 organized by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and held at the Travelers Hotel here on November 11, 2026. With the theme, “Partners in Progress: Building a Fair and Transparent Freeport,” the event was organized […]
The House of Representatives approved on second reading a measure seeking to ensure that disadvantaged graduating students who have completed all academic requirements are not denied participation in graduation ceremonies because of outstanding financial or property obligations. House Bill No. 11579, or the proposed Kapakanan ng Magsisipagtapos Act, seeks to protect the opportunity of financially […]
The City Government of Manila has acquired eight adjoining properties along C.M. Recto Avenue from the Land Bank of the Philippines for ₱975 million, securing a permanent home for Universidad de Manila in the heart of the University Belt. Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced the acquisition during the ceremonial signing of the […]
Bamboo plantations that help the soil retain moisture, structures that keep topsoil from eroding, and water impounding systems that provide alternative supplies for farms are among the measures the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is advancing to help upland communities cope with El Niño. During the Cabinet meeting on El Nino, the DENR […]
The Philippines secured two business agreements worth a combined $27 million with Chinese firm Somago (Tianjin) Cross-border E-commerce Co. Ltd., opening bigger market opportunities for Davao-based durian producers and exporters. Signed during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2026 in Shanghai, the agreements cover strategic cooperation and frozen durian procurement, strengthening commercial ties between […]
Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera welcomed Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) President Atty. Paul Elauria, Laguna 7 Lakes Team Owner and PenOne Sports Director John Alexander, and PenOne Sports Sales Manager Hazel Cauzon at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. Joining the officials in the courtesy call are […]
Senator Mark Villar is seeking stronger regulation of pet aftercare services to protect Filipino pet owners and ensure the proper, sanitary, and dignified handling of deceased companion animals following the discovery of dumped pet remains in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. Villar filed Senate Bill No. 2595, or the Proper Aftercare and Memorialization of Pets’ […]
Senate Committee on Migrant Workers Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo has filed Senate resolution No. 772 seeking to investigate the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) proposal to impose a ₱240 border fee on all Filipinos departing the country, including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In filing Senate Resolution (SR) No. 772, Tulfo expressed concern over the proposed border […]
Senator Chiz Escudero is pushing to bring thousands of unsold condominium units into the government’s housing program, saying that existing real estate inventory should be tapped as part of broader efforts to make decent and affordable housing more accessible to Filipinos. Escudero brought up the proposal during his Chiz Wiz! podcast over the weekend, where […]
Quezon City, Philippines — The University of the Philippines Anime Manga Enthusiasts (UP AME) proudly unveils the exciting lineup of competitions and stage activities for AME Matsuri 2026, set to take place on August 14, 2026, at the Open Space between Vinzons Hall and the Student Union Building, UP Diliman. As part of UP AME’s […]