“Change old habits at mag-segregate”“Cut plastics dahil ito ay waste” “Commit to reusable na mga gamit”“Champion sustainability ang ating awit” These are the first lines of a jingle that played as mascot ‘Nurse Susie’ entered the Out-Patient Department of the Eastern Visayas Medical Center in Tacloban City to promote toxics-free and zero-waste practices in hospitals during…
MANILA, Philippines — In a move toward sustainable transport and heritage tourism, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with the Intramuros Administration (IA), officially unveiled the country’s first Filipino-engineered all-electric tourist transport vehicle, or “e-tranvia,” on March 19 in Intramuros, Manila. The 18-seater, low-speed, battery-electric vehicle is designed to navigate the historic…
The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) convened a Special Management Committee (ManCom) Meeting on February 27, 2026 at the DOST Ilocos Region Multipurpose Hall in the City of San Fernando, La Union, bringing together the agency’s leadership to align key programs, upcoming initiatives, and organizational priorities that will advance science,…
Aprubado na ng Sangguniang Panglungsod ng Cotabato City ang ₱5.00 pansamantalang dagdag-pasahe para sa mga tricycle driver. Ayon kay Vice Mayor Johair Madag, bahagi ito ng patuloy na pag-aayos sa ruta ng tricycle, kabilang ang limitasyon sa pagpasok sa ilang lugar at ang kompetisyon sa ibang transport mode. Binigyang-diin rin na ang dagdag pasahe sa…
MANILA – A tuberculosis (TB) treatment package is covered under the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) benefit packages, it said Wednesday. In an advisory on Wednesday, PhilHealth said it covers the Outpatient Anti-Tuberculosis Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (TB-DOTS) package, which includes consultation, diagnostic examinations, medicines and patient education. The package is valued at PHP7,800, with PHP4,875…
VAT SUSPENSION. A motorist refuels at a gas station in Paco, Manila on March 19, 2026. Oil industry representatives on Thursday (March 26) backed the proposed suspension of value-added tax on petroleum products, saying it could lead to faster and more direct reductions in pump prices. (PNA photo by Yancy Lim) MANILA – Oil industry representatives on Thursday…
Itinampok ng tanggapan ni Abdulbasit R. Benito ang mahalagang papel ng kababaihan sa pamumuno bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng National Women’s Month 2026. Ayon sa opisina, kababaihan ang humahawak sa mahahalagang posisyon tulad ng chief of staff, administrative, legal, at political staff—patunay ng kanilang kakayahan at tiwala sa liderato ng mga ito. Bukod dito, patuloy…
Kinasuhan na ng Pandag Municipal Police Station ng murder at paglabag sa Anti-Carnapping Act of 2016 ang isang suspek kaugnay ng natagpuang bangkay sa Sitio Bakotoy, Barangay Pandag, Maguindanao del Sur noong March 9. Kinilala ang biktima na si Julius Teniedo Sonsona, 32 anyos at residente ng Tulunan, North Cotabato. Sa imbestigasyon, lumabas na pinatay…
Aabot sa ₱136,000 halaga ng hinihinalang shabu ang nasabat sa isinagawang buy-bust operation ng Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency katuwang ang Philippine National Police noong Marso 24 sa Purok Waling-Waling, Mother Barangay Bagua. Pinangunahan ng PDEA-BARMM Regional Special Enforcement Team ang operasyon kasama ang Police Station 4, City Mobile Force Company, at Maritime Group. Target ng…
BDO Unibank (BDO) has reaffirmed its partnership with 2GO, the country’s leading logistics and travel services provider, to make connecting with loved ones easier, more affordable, and more heartfelt for Filipinos everywhere. Through this collaboration, BDO Kabayan Savings account holders can enjoy exclusive discounts on 2GO’s shipping and travel services—a shared effort between two trusted…
