Having close family ties is one of the hallmarks of Filipino culture. Hence, it comes as no surprise that holidays celebrating the family unit are much beloved in the Philippines. Among the most anticipated is Mother’s Day – and insights from GrabAds, the advertising arm of the leading superapp, show …
Read More »PBBM: Assist ‘comfort women’ in filing claims
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered concerned government agencies to extend aid and assistance to the case of the “Malaya Lolas” – a group of victims of sexual slavery by the Japanese imperial army during World War II. The President made the statement following a report of the UN Convention on …
Read More »DFA: Top Aussie envoy Wong in PH next week
The Department of Foreign Affairs on Friday said the Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong will visit the Philippines next week. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said Wong will be in the country from May 16 to 19 for an official visit upon his invitation. Meanwhile, the Philippine Navy played …
Read More »BOC undergoes key personnel reshuffle
Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio has ordered the revamp of district collectors in major ports and other key officers to “further improve the agency’s collection performance.” Included in the reshuffle, based on Rubio’s Customs Personnel Order (CPO) dated May 10, 2023, were collectors of the so-called “billionaires ports’ – Port of …
Read More »ICC allows PH to submit reply on probe appeal
The International Criminal Court has granted Manila’s request to reply to the arguments raised by the ICC prosecutor on the country’s appeal against the resumption of the probe into the bloody war on illegal drugs of the Duterte administration. In a decision made public Saturday, the ICC appeals chamber said …
Read More »VP Duterte pays tribute to mothers’ selfless love
Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday, May 14, penned a heartfelt message for Mother’s Day, citing the “unconditional love” of mothers and the sacrifices they make to “sustain” the values of Filipino society. Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo from the Office of the Vice President) In her message, the official …
Read More »NPC to probe possible GCash ‘data breach’
The National Privacy Commission on Saturday said it is looking into a “potential personal data breach” among accounts of Globe-backed fintech giant GCash that encountered unauthorized money transfers on May 9. “The NPC’s Complaints and Investigation Division (CID) has been closely monitoring this incident since May 9, 2023 amidst circulating …
Read More »PBBM admin working double time to mitigate effects of El Niño
At a Glance The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will lead the “El Niño Team.” The team is tasked to implement measures to mitigate the impact of El Niño on the country’s economy, natural resources, environment, climate change, disaster response, and peace and order. Marcos has ordered …
Read More »Positivity rate in NCR may rise as high as 25%: OCTA
THE HEAT IS ON. Commuters wait for a ride under the sweltering heat along Elliptical Road in Quezon City on Thursday (May 4, 2023). Some use fans to provide temporary shade from direct sunlight. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA – The positivity rate or the number of people testing positive for Covid-19 …
Read More »Oil spill-displaced fishermen to learn fiberglass boat-making
FIBERGLASS FISHING BOATS. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has embarked on a campaign to teach fishermen how to build their own boats out of resin. The BFAR, in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment, will conduct boat-making classes for displaced Oriental Mindoro fishermen starting May …
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