No provision in the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 would legally allow the issuance of temporary licenses to nursing graduates who have yet to pass the Nursing Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) said Thursday. PRC Commissioner Jose Cueto Jr. said Republic Act No. 9173 or the Philippine Nursing …

THE commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) met with his American counterpart at the United States Coast Guard (USCG) headquarters in Washington on Wednesday to advance the alliance of the two maritime organizations. Admiral Artemio Abu was the first PCG commandant to visit the USCG headquarters, and was warmly …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Eli Remolona as the new governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Malacañang announced Friday. “With his extensive experience and remarkable achievements in central banking, economic policy, international finance, and financial markets, Mr. Remolona brings a wealth of expertise to his new role,” …

At a Glance Marcos tells the DPWH to acknowledge the needs of all individuals. Marcos says the DPWH should ensure that its projects will stand the test of time. Marcos wants elements of Philippine culture incorporated in infrastructure designs. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has urged the Department of Public …

Three co-accused of former Bureau of Corrections director general Gerald Q. Bantag and security officer Ricardo S. Zulueta pleaded to a lesser offense of accessory in the murder case filed against them for the killing of radio broadcaster Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa on Oct. 3, 2022 in Las Pinas City. …

Under the banner of “Mga Kuwentong Mapagpalaya” (Liberating Stories), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) joins the global celebration of Pride Month with Pelikulaya, a special exhibition of LGBTQIA+-themed films that intimately explore the realities and narratives of community members. The event is scheduled to run from June …

Francis Kong shares secrets to success and style As we look back on the recent celebration of Father’s Day, it remains an ideal time to pay tribute to an exceptional figure who serves as a true role model. Francis Kong, a distinguished businessman, renowned speaker, and esteemed author in the …

Since ancient times, gossip has been frowned upon as it destroys the very fabric that holds a community together. Numerous verses in Proverbs emphasize the hostility and negativity that can arise from seemingly “harmless” gossip. Once gossip is spread, it becomes inevitable to contain or erase it, thereby tarnishing the …

“Yearly, the agriculture sector has been the laggard of the economy as it achieves minimal growth compared to the soaring expansion in other industries. During a recent Senate hearing, many were dumbstruck after the Bureau of Customs or BoC pointed out “loopholes” in the battle against agricultural smuggling. Pervasive problems, …

The Marcos administration has raised its proposed budget for 2024 to P5.768-trillion, a 9.5 percent increase from this year’s national expenditure program. However, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman noted that this is still one of the lowest annual budget increases. She said they aimed to submit it to Congress days after …