The amended the Public Service Act (PSA) transmitted to Malacañang last week, now awaits the signature of President Rodrigo Duterte anytime now.
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Archbishop: Ashes on forehead sign of God’s great love
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has reminded the Catholic faithful that the ashes placed on their forehead on Ash Wednesday “is a sign of the
CIBAC Party-list bucks franchise grants for ‘e-sabong’
The Citizens’ Battle against Corruption (CIBAC) Party-list opposes the grant of legislative franchises to e-sabong or online cockfighting.
Kids’ vax encouraged for F2F classes but not required
Students and learners who want to participate in face-to-face classes are encouraged but not required to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
PH GDP seen to remain strong despite Omicron factor
Philippine economic growth is projected to remain robust this year despite the hit from the Omicron variant in January given the strong job creation in December 2021 and the expected rise in infrastructure spending.
CHED’s UniFAST scores nearly 100% fund utilization for FY 2020
The Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST), an attached agency of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), posted a 99.67% overall budget utilization rate (BUR) of its Fiscal Year 2020 allotment for the programs under Republic Act 10931 or Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act.
Over 13K waterbirds seen at Asian avian census in Bicol
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Bicol (DENR-5) reported on Monday that over 13,000 waterbirds were sighted in the recently conducted Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) in the Bicol Region.
DOST chief visits the first face mask production facility in Northern Luzon
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña, together with Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang and Filipino Inventor’s Society Producer Cooperative (FISPC) President Francisco “Popoy” Pagayon visited the first face mask production facility in Northern Luzon located at Brgy. San Marcos, Agoo, La Union on February 18, 2022.
Salceda proposes 5-point plan vs oil price hike due to Russia-Ukraine crisis
House Ways and Means Committee chairman, Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda proposes a five-point plan to help curb the impact of spiraling oil prices following Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine, as he warned that crude oil could hit $130 per barrel if the conflict persists.
Senators ask Pagcor to suspend ‘e-sabong’ licenses
The Senate on Thursday initiated its inquiry into the rising number of missing persons allegedly involved in sabong (cockfighting) and its online version, with lawmakers recommending to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) the suspension of licenses of e-sabong operators.
