The South Korean government announced that it is studying to hire more Filipino caregivers. According to South Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-Hwa, it met with the DMW and DFA because it is interested in sending more Filipino caregivers to Korea. He said, Filipino caregivers have a high reputation around the world and there…
QUEZON CITY (PIA) — This year marks the golden jubilee of the declaration of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of La Naval as the patroness of Quezon City, adding an extra layer of significance to the forthcoming Feast of Our Lady’s festivities. Under the theme, “Mahal na Birhen ng La Naval: Pintakasi ng Sambayanang…
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) warns the public against individuals who allegedly use the logo and name of its officials. Mainly here is the alleged use of the name of OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio to ask for money and goods from the victims. In the public advisory issued by the said agency, it reminded…
The local government of Muntinlupa has finalized the implementation of the liqour ban in selected areas in the city, in conjunction with the 2023 Bar Examination. According to Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Biazon, the LGU will implement the liquor ban within a 500 meter radius of San Beda College Alabang which will serve as the…
The Department of Transportation announced that it aims to install 400 kilometers of Bike Lanes nationwide this year. According to Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, there are many benefits of cycling to the environment as well as to human health. The secretary made the statement after the groundbreaking ceremony of the expansion of bike lanes in…
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega reported that some Filipinos in Morocco refused to return to their apartments due to fear of aftershocks following the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that hit the country. In this regard, according to USec. De Vega, sent a group to address the situation of less than 20 Filipinos…
The Department of Health reported that more than 200 individuals have died from leptospirosis. Based on the latest data released by the DOH, since Jan. 1 to July 22, 2023, the number of deaths due to the said disease reached 233, which is higher compared to the recorded 201 death toll in the year 2022….
The government’s target is to create more than 2 million jobs by 2028, in partnership with the private sector. In the meeting held by the president with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) in Malacañang, the issue centered on priority sectors that aim to make the country a global payer along with retraining, rescaling and…
The debt of the Philippine government increased to ₱14.15 trillion or 0.4% at the end of the month of June, according to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr). This is considered the highest in the country’s history. Compared to the recorded ₱14.10 trillion at the end of the month of May, it increased by ₱51.31…
The Philippines’ target is now to win against Norway so that they can enter the round-of-16 of the FIFA Womens’ World Cup. After the historic 1-0 win against New Zealand, they never stopped rehearsing for the upcoming match. First, the result of a scoreless draw is that the Philippines will face Norway next on Sunday…