BAN Toxics urges public to opt for plastic-free reusable bags
In celebration of International Plastic Bag Free Day, environmental NGO BAN Toxics calls on the public to minimize the use of so-called reusable eco-bags made from plastic materials such as polypropylene, polyester, and nylon. The group also emphasizes…
DSWD to launch self-service social registry, data validation for agency beneficiaries
In its continuing efforts to improve the delivery of social protection programs, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will soon launch the ‘i-Registro’, a dynamic social registry (DSR) with self-service registration and data…
PBBM welcomes Cebu Pacific’s fleet expansion; CEB says fleet investment a stamp of confidence to PH economy
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday welcomed Cebu Pacific’s (CEB) multi-billion dollar plan to acquire new aircraft from Airbus, the largest aircraft order in Philippine aviation history. The President told CEB officials during their courtesy…
QC implements ‘No Plate, No Travel’ policy for tricycles
MANILA — Quezon City has began enforcing its “No Plate, No Travel” policy for tricycles on Monday, July 1, marking a crackdown on unregistered vehicles in the Philippine capital’s largest city. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced that the…
Sandoval cites gains, unveils future projects for Malabon in 2nd SOCA
MANILA — Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval on Monday, July 1, highlighted numerous achievements of the local government and unveiled future projects to improve the lives of Malabueños during her second State of the City Address (SOCA). In her speech at…
NCRPO deploys over 22,000 cops for Marcos’ 3rd SONA
MANILA — With less than three weeks away, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has ironed out its security plan in time for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasan Complex in Quezon City on…
Munti pushes for responsible fathers in ‘Katropa’ meet
In this month of celebrating fathers, Muntinlupa City is all for stronger families by educating parents, especially dads.
DOST 1 to bridge Resilience and Sustainability at Handa Pilipinas Luzon Leg and RSTW in Region 1
In the lead-up to the HANDA Pilipinas Luzon Leg and the Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in Region 1, the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office 1 (DOST-1) has been actively engaging the community through a series of…
Textile Innovations take centerstage in the KatHABI Exibition Opening in New York
The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), in collaboration with the Philippine Consulate General in New York and Philippine Trade & Investment Center, New York, proudly launched the KatHABI: A Textile…
San Juan City celebrates Wattah! Wattah! Festival 2024
SAN JUAN CITY — The much-anticipated Wattah! Wattah! Festival 2024 of San Juan City kicks off early Monday morning, promising a day filled with lively activities, cultural traditions, and community spirit. Mayor Francis Zamora led the festivities with…