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Country in a ‘win-win-win’ situation with increased cigarette tax—WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that raising taxes on cigarette will be a “win-win-win” situation and can save around 460,000 lives. According to WHO representative to the Philippines,...
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SWS survey shows 44% of adult Pinoys are ‘very happy’ with life
The recent survey of the Social Weather Stations (SWS) from March 28-31 has shown that 44% of Filipinos are “very happy”. This is a 5-point increase from the 39% in December 2018 after a decline for...
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NGCP: Luzon Grid under yellow alert
Courtesy : storyblocks The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) on Tuesday placed the Luzon grid on yellow alert amid thinning power reserves. In an advisory, the NGCP said the alert...
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DILG to Reds: Spare the youth from lies, deception
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday called on communist rebel groups to stop recruiting students and out-of-school youth into their movement. “Spare our young people...
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Grab to deactivate at least 8,000 driver accounts by June 10
MANILA, Philippines – Ride-hailing service Grab Philippines is set to deactivate at least 8,000 transport network vehicle services (TNVS) by June 10. Grab president Brian Cu said in a statement on...
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MMDA: Number coding lifted on June 5
MANILA, Philippines – The number coding scheme or the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVRRP) in Metro Manila will be suspended on Wednesday (June 5), the Metropolitan Manila Development...
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FDA verifies 5 vinegar brands containing ‘synthetic acetic acid’
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has verified five vinegar brands containing synthetic acetic acid after they tested 39 vinegar samples in the market. Based on the released advisory of the FDA...
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Bulacan LGU begins trash to school supplies program
The Municipal Agriculture office of the Baliwag, Bulacan local government has begun its program to give away school supplies in exchange for trash. They launched the project in 2017 where they...
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Comelec gives due course to Cardema bid to sub as Duterte Youth rep
Ronald Cardema MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has given due course to the bid of former National Youth Commission (NYC) chairman Ronald Cardema to substitute as the first...
View ArticlePalace on Congress’ failure to pass ROTC bill: ‘Not a problem’
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Tuesday said it would not mind if the proposal seeking to implement a mandatory Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program in the public and private senior...
View ArticleSC sets debates on Writ of Kalikasan for West PH Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) is set to hear on June 25 oral arguments on the petition urging the government to protect the West Philippine Sea from further environmental degradation....
View ArticlePalace attributes happiness survey results to Filipinos’ cheery disposition,...
Malacañang has attributed the Social Weather Stations (SWS) happiness survey results to Filipinos’ cheery disposition, safe streets and strong economy. READ: SWS survey shows 44% of adult Pinoys are...
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102-year-old Leyte capitol to undergo rehabilitation
The 102-year-old provincial capitol of Leyte will undergo rehabilitation following the 6.5 magnitude earthquake that hit San Julian, Eastern Samar on April 27. Leyte Vice Governor Carlo Loreto said...
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PH lifts travel ban to Canada
MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea on Tuesday (June 4) said President Rodrigo Duterte recalled a memorandum banning government officials from traveling to Canada. This, after...
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Wishcovery Season 2 The Singer and the Song album gets gold and platinum awards
Wishcovery Season 2 The Singer and the Song album gets gold and platinum awards after their album launch on Tuesday (June 5). The eight Wishcoverees finalists also showed off their talent at the...
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Wishcovery Season 1 first runner-up Kimberly Baluzo stars in “Rak of Aegis”
Kimberly Baluzo Wishcovery Season 1 first runner-up Kimberly Baluzo stars in “Rak of Aegis” as “Aileen” alternating with Aicelle Santos, Kim Molina, and Shaira Opsima. “PETA’s iconic Filipino musical...
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Inflation rate rises to 3.2% in May 2019
The inflation rate for May 2019 has climbed to 3.2% according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Based on the latest report of the PSA the six-month trend slowdown has been broken after...
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DA beefs up security against entry of imported agri products
Pork meat seized by the Bureau of Customs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for not having health clearances |Photo by BOC MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has...
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DepEd assures to address Cavite faculty room issue
Courtesy : FB_Maricel Herrera The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday assured it is taking measures to solve the issue on the faculty office at the Bacoor National High School in Cavite. “The...
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DOJ awaits formal order on probe into P60-M DOT-PTV4 ad deal
The Department of Justice is waiting for an official directive from Malacañang concerning the controversial P60-million deal between the Department of Tourism (DOT) and government-run TV station, PTV...
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