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Thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and members of their families gathered at The Tent in Las Piñas City for the 12th OFW and Family Summit. The theme of this year’s summit is “Masaganang Kabuhayan Para sa OFWs at Families.” The event kicked off with the ribbon cutting ceremony led by the Villar family. “It […]
To further encourage collaboration with businesses in providing services for QCitizens especially the marginalized sectors, Mayor Joy Belmonte has signed an ordinance giving incentives to private entities supporting the priority programs of the city government. Through City Ordinance SP-3213, S-2023, introduced by District 3 Councilor Wency Lagumbay, the city will issue a tax credit certificate […]
“Bugana,” is a hiligaynon word that means abundant or plentiful. Ilonggos have it innately to be grateful, a culturally known practice that they do in times of overflowing fulfillment and prosperity. This is what emanated as the Iloilo City Government, headed by Mayor Jerry Treñas hosted a thanksgiving event called the ‘Salamat sa Bugana’, to […]
With half of Filipinos concerned with the high costs of medical care, government must prioritize measures to cover the healthcare expenses of its citizens. This, stressed AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee, is why the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) should increase its benefits by 20% to 30%—benefits the agency can shoulder given its current […]
Amid the divisiveness caused by politicking, a return to God is the only way for the Philippines to move forward and attain peace, Senator Robin Padilla stressed. In his speech at the Ambassadors for Peace dinner banquet in Quezon City, Padilla said many Filipinos today, particularly the youth, are divided because they are misled by […]
Senator Bong Go reiterated his commitment to support freelance workers as the Philippines secured its place as one of the top global remote work hubs. “In a world marked by unprecedented changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and other global crises, the way we work and where we work has evolved significantly. The rise […]
Senator Mark Villar joined the 10-year commemoration of the onslaught of Typhoon Yolanda in Tacloban City. It was November 8, 2013 when one of the strongest typhoons hit the Philippines. “Sampung taon na po ang nakalipas but I know that the pain of losing your loved ones and your homes still brings great agony to […]
Davao de Oro Governor Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga, Chairperson of the Provincial Council for the Protection of Children (PCPC), officially opened the month long celebration of the 31st National Children’s Month 2023 recently. “So children, remember [that] in Davao de Oro we are your protectors because you are our source of pride not only today but surely […]
The Provincial Government of Tarlac, in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, successfully hosted the first Luzon Art Fair at the Bulwagang Kanlahi of the Diwa ng Tarlac showcasing the work of more than 200 artists from the Ilocos to Bicol regions. The four-day art fair was line with the celebration […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua reminded newly-elected barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials to “serve the people.” “First of all, congratulations to our newly-elected barangay and SK officials. I hope that you will take to heart your sacred responsibility to serve the people,” Cua said. Cua also […]