The Supreme Court is in the process of drafting procedural rules that aim to develop a sustainability framework for developmental and social change lawyering. This was the objective of the two-day workshop on institutionalizing support for developmental and social change (DSC) lawyering, titled “For Legal Empowerment and Equal Access to […]
The government remains steadfast in its commitment to continuously assist the Bangsamoro Government, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday. Speaking during the ceremonial turnover of the Third Progress Report of the National Government – Bangsamoro Government Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB) in Malacañang, President Marcos said positive change would […]
MANILA (PIA) — Retirement need not be tedious for the elderly, says President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., even as he hinted at providing poor senior citizens with a P1,000 monthly allowance starting January next year. In “The President’s Budget Message” for the upcoming fiscal year, Marcos cited the need for […]
MANILA — To alleviate the burden on residents following the onslaught of Typhoon Carina and high tide, the Malabon City government has launched its third “Walang Tulugan Serbisyo Caravan,” bringing various social services to affected communities. “We Malabueños really came together to face the challenge of the flooding caused by the […]
In anticipation of the opening of classes today, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has announced its comprehensive readiness to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and parents nationwide. The PNP will deploy a total of 33,286 personnel to various schools throughout the country to ensure an orderly start to the […]
PASIG CITY — Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Mel Robles, in collaboration with Barangay Damayan officials, spearheaded the distribution of relief goods to families displaced by the recent southwest monsoon and Typhoon Carina. The relief items were packed in plastic water pails, dubbed “Charitimba.” Robles stated that the […]
The Department of Science and Technology – Provincial Science and Technology Office (DOST PSTO) Batanes, represented by Science Research Specialist Joy Ann Mina-Horlina, conducted a specialized training session on Ready-To-Drink (RTD) Tubho Tea in Sabtang, Batanes. The training was attended by members of the Tubho Processors Association, the Sabtang Food […]
MANILA —President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced a ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), effective immediately, in his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22. “Effective today, all POGOs are banned. I hereby instruct Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to wind down and cease the […]
MANILA — On July 24, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced a price freeze on basic necessities in National Capital Region following the declaration of a state of calamity by the Metro Manila Council (MMC) due to the devastating effects of Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. “The […]
BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) manages its greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption by retrofitting its old buildings, beginning with its historic Dasmariñas – Binondo building in Manila. This effort, designed to boost energy efficiency, has not only yielded substantial cost savings but also stands as a compelling illustration of the advantages […]