Senator Nancy Binay Photo from Senate’s FB Page Filipinos seem to be not as interested now in marking the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution, Senator Nancy Binay lamented yesterday. “Of course it is a cause for concern. During that moment, the whole world was admiring us for that peaceful revolution,” …
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DHSUD to consolidate, digitalize Philippines’ land use data for housing, urban development
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) will integrate and automate the country’s land use data as part of the general plan to further improve the government’s efforts to provide decent and resilient housing projects especially in urban areas. DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar explained that the digitalize …
Read More »PBBM: Politics should be in the service of the people
SERVING THE PEOPLE. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said in his vlog on Sunday (Feb. 25, 2024) that politics should be in the service of the people. He said anyone who enters politics should not be self-centered. (PNA file photo) MANILA – Politics should always be in the service of the people, President …
Read More »Bill to compel installation of rain collection systems
LESSER WATER. The level of Angat Dam, which provides potable water to majority of Metro Manila and nearby provinces, continues to drop as El Niño nears. As of Sunday morning (Feb. 25, 2024), the Bulacan dam is 5.55 meters below the normal level of 2.12m. (PNA file photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA – …
Read More »Marcos to sign 3 landmark laws on February 26
President Marcos is set to sign three important laws on Monday, Feb. 26, that would benefit Filipino seafarers, senior citizens, and locally made products. Manila Bulletin, Philippine News Authority file photos In a letter from the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) to the House of Representatives, Marcos is set to …
Read More »Marcos: ‘No objection ’to PhilHealth rate hike
But Palace review on 5% premium increase ongoing President Marcos has “no objection” to the planned five percent increase in PhiliHealth’s premium rates, the state health insurer said even as the Palace clarified the review of its implementation is ongoing. “The review is still ongoing,” Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy …
Read More »Shoe manufacturers thank Pimentel for helping revitalizing shoe industry
The Philippine Footwear Federation Inc. (PFFI) extended its heartfelt appreciation to Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III and his spouse, entrepreneur Kat De Guzman Pimentel, for their unwavering commitment to bolstering and revitalizing the footwear industry, particularly in the City of Marikina, renowned as the country’s shoe capital. “We are elated …
Read More »NKTI in talks with Congress, DOH to amend organ donation law, policies
ORGAN DONOR CAMPAIGN. National Kidney and Transplant Institute chief transplant coordinator Peter Paul Plegaria (left) and Public Health Unit head Dr. Maria Angeles Marbella serve as guests at the Saturday News Forum at the Dapo Restaurant in Quezon City on Feb. 24, 2024. During the forum, Plegaria encouraged Filipinos to …
Read More »PBBM supports value-added nutrition in rice, agri development
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has the full support of President Marcos in developing varieties of rice, corn, potatoes, and other agricultural products with additional nutritional values. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. during the courtesy call of Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and The International Rice Research …
Read More »Marcos set to visit Australia as guest of government
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the launching of ART X DESIGN at the National Museum. (Presidential Communications Office) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is scheduled to visit Australia and deliver an address to its Parliament, according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Saturday. Marcos will be a …
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