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ULAP WANTS SUSTAINED  PRO-ENVIRONMENT INITIATIVES

As organizations and local government units embark on various activities to celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines emphasized the need for “sustained effort over the long term” with regard to pro-environment initiatives such as tree planting and coastal cleanups. “We welcome all pro-environment activities as valuable […]

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DIGITAL MEDIA ANTI-FALSE INFO BILL GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a priority measure aimed at combating organized disinformation, troll farm operations and other malicious falsehoods online while safeguarding freedom of expression. In a vote of 286-3 with seven abstentions, the chamber, led by Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, approved House Bill No. 9465, or the […]

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CLEAR INSIGHTS BPO OPENS 1ST PH SITE IN BOHOL

The Provincial Government of Bohol, led by Governor Aris Aumentado, joined the ribbon-cutting and official opening of Clear Insights Philippines Services, Inc., a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and market research company, at the Tayabas Building along Graham Avenue, Cogon District, Tagbilaran City. Leading the opening ceremony were Chief Operating Officer Jacob Valentine, Corporate Secretary Retchel […]

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DTI: 3K JOBS WITH JAPAN’S MINEBEAMITSUMI EXPANSION

The Philippines is set to gain 3,000 new jobs and stronger participation in global semiconductor and electronic supply chains as Japanese firm MinebeaMitsumi Inc. presents a P25 billion expansion of its local operations. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. discussed MinebeaMitsumi’s expansion during a meeting with MinebeaMitsumi Representative Director, Chairman, and CEO Yoshihisa Kainuma held on the […]

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DA: PH MAKES 1ST SHIPMENT OF MANGOES TO CANADA

The Philippines made its first commercial shipment of fresh Carabao mangoes to Toronto, Canada on June 3, marking another milestone in the Marcos administration’s push to diversify export markets and reduce the country’s reliance on traditional agricultural buyers. The Department of Agriculture (DA) was part of send-off ceremony at the Philippine Airlines cargo terminal in […]

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ARTA RECOGNIZES BOC INITIATED REFORMS

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) was recognized by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) during the Philippine Good Regulatory Principles Recognition and Awards Program (PGRP-RAP) Awarding Ceremony.  Held as part of the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month Celebration, with the theme, “Achieving Results through Transparency and Accountability: Towards a More Productive Bagong Pilipinas,” the BOC […]

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GATCHALIAN: CRACK DOWN VS ONLINE SEXUAL ABUSE

With the Philippines ranking 15th globally in responding to child sexual violence, Senator Win Gatchalian reiterated the need for a stronger crackdown on online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). In the 2026 Out of the Shadows Index, which measures how 60 countries prevent and respond to sexual violence against children and adolescents, the […]

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KIKONEK TACKLES FAKE NEWS, GENZ CANCEL CULTURE

Social media, public space, Gen Z terms, and humor collided in the episode of KIKONEK as Senator Kiko Pangilinan sat down with content creator Nathan Portez for a relatable cross-generational conversation. The episode brought together two personalities from very different worlds — Pangilinan’s calm, reflective style and Portez’s famously “super OA” online persona — to […]

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BONG GO GIVES AID TO QC INDIGENT RESIDENTS

Senator Bong Go personally extended additional support to indigent residents in Batasan Hills, Quezon City, in coordination with Councilor Mikey Belmonte, who initiated the relief initiative for thousands of beneficiaries in the community. Highlighting the significance of improving the quality of life for the poor, Go reiterated his dedication to boosting the health and welfare […]

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MarkQuests 2026: An undertaking of greatminds

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, […]