Samahang Plaridel recently commemorated the 174th birth anniversary of Marcelo H. del Pilar at his monument at MHDel Pilar St., cor. Quirino Ave., Malate, Manila. Photo shows the personalities gracing the wreath-laying: from (upper left) Plaridel Director Atty. Hector Villacorta; Plaridel Vice President Andy Sevilla; Plaridel Director Vito Barcelo; (lower left) Plaridel Exec. Sec. Nelly Lumbaca; Plaridel Director Ms. Carmelita …
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By Rose de la Cruz Between now and the midterm election on May 12, 2025, we will expect to read numerous reports about importations of all types of goods– mostly agricultural products– since these are a rich mine of instant cash for those planning to run next year. Expect also the rush in infrastructure projects– roads that are not broken …
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By Rose de la Cruz For the longest time, the agriculture and education sectors were not represented in the all-important NEDA Board (which comprise of practically the financial and Cabinet Secretaries minus both of them) and this has resulted in the inequitable distribution of the country’s resources based on the plans and programs designed by the board. At least, now …
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By Rose de la Cruz Given the whole month of September to install RFIDs (radio frequency identification) tags or to load their current RFIDs with sufficient funds, motorists have only until the end of September to comply or be fined at the toll gates. The Department of Transportation set the deadline of October 1 for imposing fines on motorists without …
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Teen pregnancies in the Philippines rose by 35% between 2021 and 2022, trapping many young girls in poverty and discrimination. Save the Children Philippines advocates for the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill and calls for comprehensive sexual education and parental engagement to address this issue, urging government and families to act.
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A study by the UP Resilience Institute reveals that areas of the Philippines, particularly Metro Manila, are sinking due to excessive groundwater extraction and rising sea levels. Key affected zones include CAMANAVA and Bulacan. This subsidence results in severe flooding and structural damage. Industrialization, urbanization, and a growing population exacerbate the situation, posing significant threats to infrastructure and livelihoods.
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By Jinky Jorgio As the nation celebrates National Heroes’ Day, the Marcos administration continues to deliver on its promises. One of them will benefit both travel and tourism in the regions as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) reported the completion of P6.6 billion worth of airport projects in compliance with President Marcos’ directive to invest in aviation structure. In a …
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The Department of Finance (DOF) said the use of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) sleeping funds for the government’s priority programs and projects would do no harm on its members and plans to expand its benefit packages this year. “So, ang nakita po na unused funds in PhilHealth is around is PHP89.9 billion. Kaklaruhin po namin na ito po …
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The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has reported a significant decrease in land dispute cases after implementing reforms in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to expedite resolutions. During the Malacañang Insider program aired on Thursday, Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III said that there was already a substantial caseload when President Marcos Jr.’s administration took over. Some …
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The Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. (PPPI), under the leadership of its President and CEO, Undersecretary Maria Blanca Kim B. Lokin, held a strategic meeting with the top management of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), led by President and CEO Emmanuel R. Ledesma Jr., on August 14, 2024, at the PhilHealth head office. The meeting focused on collaborative initiatives to …
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