Amid rising inflation and cost-of-living expenses, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has increased financing for the country’s universal health care program from US$500 million to US$750 million. In a statement, ADB president Masato Kanda cited that the additional financing forms part of an US$800-million package that the multilateral lender is deploying to help the Philippines and…
With tax collections reaching more than Php 2 trillion in the first seven months of the current year, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is on track to meet its 2026 target, according to Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza. Official data from the BIR showed that gross collections reached Php 2.003 trillion from January to July,…
“You can make a lot of money in (sports). Just ask my ex-wives. Both of them are so rich that neither of their husbands work.” — American (retired) golfer Lee Trevino Filipino tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala’s historic breakthrough on the international stage could spark a revival in Philippine sports—a Renaissance that could bring out…
Members of SMC’s Backyard Bukid in Albuera, Leytepose at their farm site at the Antipolo Elementary School during the project’s harvesting ceremony last April. (Photo from SMC) Bannered by the new skills and productivity training conducted by the San Miguel Corporation (SMC), SMC’s Backyard Bukid community farming initiative has been expanded to nine sites nationwide,…
President ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. inspects trailer pump in Las Piñas City. (Photo from Facebook/Office of the President) In view of the extensive flooding wrought by the recent heavy rains, President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (PBBM) admitted that the government’s current flood control and mitigation initiatives are not enough because there are still many more projects…
Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak. — Scottish essayist and historian Thomas Carlyle Our pride, Alexandra “Alex” Eala, unfortunately had little time to celebrate her Washington title with the Canadian Open having already arrived, but…
Photo by Ramius Aquiler on Pexels.com In support of the Marcos Jr. administration’s push to create livelihood opportunities through ecosystem protection and nature-based industries, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is expanding its rattan gene bank in Bukidnon to boost the supply of quality planting materials for the furniture and handicraft industries while…
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is expanding its investments in smart metering technology as part of its continuing efforts to modernize the power distribution network, improve operational efficiency and strengthen the integrity of its metering system. According to Meralco vice president and corporate communications head Joe Zaldarriaga, they are currently enhancing their Elevated Metering Transformation…
Photo courtesy of Philippine News Agency (PNA). Standardized compensation and improved benefits will soon be provided to barangay health workers (BHWs) with the unanimous approval on final reading of Senate Bill No. 1905 which aims to secure greater protection and recognition for the country’s volunteer medical frontliners. Senators voted 20-0 to pass the proposed measure…
Photo courtesy of PNA On the 12th day of Vice President ‘Inday’ Sara Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment trial, House prosecutor and Bicol Saro party-list representative James Mark Terry Ridon disclosed that the Office of the Vice President (OVP) sought a softer audit action from the Commission on Audit (CoA) after irregularities were found in VP Duterte’s use…