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Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso issued an urgent public warning alerting Manileños to the rapidly deteriorating air quality across the city caused by transboundary haze from ongoing forest and land fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia. In his “Talk to the People” via Facebook, Domagoso said air quality monitoring machines operated by the City Government […]
The House Committee on Metro Manila Development is moving to help ensure that laws expanding the capacity of public hospitals actually translate into more beds, adequate facilities, medical equipment, and health workers—and ultimately better and more accessible care for patients. Committee Chairperson and Caloocan City Representative Dean Asistio said the panel convened concerned government agencies […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Port of Subic, in coordination with partner law enforcement agencies, seized a total of 98.332 kilograms of marijuana, also known as “Kush,” with an estimated street value of approximately ₱162.2 million following an inspection and search of a distressed sailing yacht at the Subic Bay Yacht Club. The […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) responded to a complaint filed by the National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms, Inc. (NASECORE) before the Office of the Ombudsman against ERC Chairperson Francis Saturnino Juan and the four Commissioners, concerning the treatment of “Line Rental” charges in electricity bills. The Commission welcomed the opportunity to explain its […]
The Department of Agriculture is studying China’s smart farming technologies as the Philippines looks for ways to modernize production, improve farm productivity, and leapfrog technological gaps. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led a Philippine delegation to Zhejiang Huihong Fruit and Vegetable Farm in Zhejiang province, where officials examined digital systems used to monitor crops […]
The Senate Minority Bloc led by Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano honored 20 service workers, volunteers, and community frontliners whose daily acts of courage and compassion help keep communities running. The bloc organized the activity titled “Ordinaryong Pilipino sa Ekstraordinaryong Pagkakataon: Mga Kwento ng mga Bagong Bayani sa Makabagong Henerasyon” at the Senate in celebration […]
As planning for the 2027 national budget begins, Senator Kiko Pangilinan called for the Department of Agriculture (DA) to prioritize transportation and cold storage facilities in its proposed budget, saying that stronger post-harvest and logistics infrastructure is needed to prevent oversupply from driving down the income of farmers and fisherfolk. Pangilinan reminded the agency that […]
Senator Bong Go joined youth leaders and advocates at the Gawad Bayani Kabataan National Leadership Summit & Awards recently urging young Filipinos to view leadership as a responsibility rooted in service, competence, courage, and compassion. The chairperson of the Senate Committees on Youth and on Sports was also among those recognized during the gathering at […]
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 […]
PUP’s Dream S2Dio Is Setting Up a Game-Changing Event The game has changed, and Dream S2Dio is proving it. Dream S2Dio, a section of senior Marketing Management students from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, unveils MarkQuests: Under the Gamefluence — a one-day esports-focused academic seminar on May 29, 2026 at Claro M. Recto Hall, […]