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Rama wants state of calamity declared in Cebu City due to El Niño 

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mayor Michael Rama wants to place Cebu City under a state of calamity or a state of emergency due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. The declaration will allow City Hall to use government funds to assist those who are badly affected by the worsening El Niño, especially the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Political noises that hurt peace

Being sworn to uphold the 1987 Constitution when he became the highest elected official of the land, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) reiterated his commitment to never to allow dismemberment of Mindanao from the rest of the Philippines, nor diminish even a square inch of the country’s territory. During his Constitution Day speech last Thursday, PBBM vowed “to defend it against any and all threats, external and internal” even up to his dying breath......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Study says since 1979 climate change has made heat waves last longer, spike hotter, hurt more people

Climate change is making giant heat waves crawl slower across the globe and they are baking more people for a longer time with higher temperatures over larger areas, a new study finds. Since 1979, global heat waves are moving 20% more slowly — meaning more people stay hot longer — and they are happening 67%.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

There are more singles than married couples in Central Visayas but…

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Did you know that there are more singles compared to married people in Central Visayas? In fact, there are more singles in the entire Philippines, based on the 2020 census, and Central Visayas, one of the most populous regions in the country, is no exception. State statisticians identified approximately 6.4 million.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

El Niño attacks: How-to fight off the summer heat

El Niño heightens as the heat index reaches a “danger” level in certain areas of the Philippines, spiking up to 47 °C from April 17 to 21. The risks it brings to everyone’s—elders, people with chronic illnesses, and young children—health and well-being is evident as schools opt for online classes and allow alternative uniforms for.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated News8 hr. 31 min. ago

Marcos to tag as urgent rice law amendments returning NFA s original powers

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has agreed to tag as urgent proposed changes to the controversial Rice Tarrification Law (RTL) that would allow the National Food Authority to sell cheap rice in the markets again. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

DA backs allowing NFA to sell rice in markets

The Department of Agriculture supports the move of Speaker Martin Romualdez to amend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) to allow the National Food Authority (NFA) to sell rice in the markets, DA Assistant Secretary and spokesman Arnel de Mesa said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Smile, candid camera soon at toll booths

After being repeatedly postponed, the mandated installation of the Radio Frequency Identification in all vehicles to allow passing through the country’s tollways will definitely be implemented not later than October this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

DOLE monitoring ventilation in workplaces amid heat wave

With the high heat index being experienced this summer and aggravated by the El Niño phenomenon, the regional office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is encouraging businesses to allow work-from-home arrangements......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Chavit Singson not in favor of transgender people, mothers joining Miss Universe

Former Ilocos Sur Vice Gov. Chavit Singson gave his reaction over Miss Universe Organization's move to allow transwomen and women with children to compete at the prestigious pageant. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Fish import suspension bodes well for aquaculture

The suspension of the importation of certain pelagic fishes to avert diversion of stocks to wet markets would allow the local aquaculture industry to grow, fish cage operators said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

When the Ball Doesn’t Bounce Our Way

How do you cope with trials and disappointments? When competing at a high level as an athlete there is great pressure on you to win. Too often we allow our identity to be founded on our performance and we can be tempted to think when we walk closely with God we will always perform at […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Mandaue Councilor to MCWD: Allow consumers to pay water bills on staggered basis

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A Mandaue City Councilor is urging the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) to allow city residents to pay on a staggered basis their bills for the months of March and April. Councilor Jennifer Del Mar, chairperson of the committee on Disaster Risk Reduction Management, said that doing so would lighten the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

BIR delays 1 percent withholding tax on online sellers

The Bureau of Internal Revenue has deferred the imposition of the one percent withholding tax on online platform providers to mid-July instead of mid-April to allow adjustments among taxpayers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

DOLE to employers: Excuse working parents during measles vaccination drive

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) encouraged private companies to allow employees accompanying their children during the nationwide Measles-Rubella and Bivalent-Oral Polio Vaccine immunization to be excused from work......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

From Under Her Hat

So now, allow us to wear your hat So we can use your vantage point And adjust the slant To follow the lead that you pursued To be voices unafraid of power To be the alternative To be relevant To serve the people. The post From Under Her Hat appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Online verification of professionals launched

The Department of Labor and Employment’s Professional Regulation Commission’s campaign against fraudulent documents and fake professionals has intensified with the launching of a system that would allow an employer, or any interested person, to verify online whether a certain professional is licensed or not......»»

Category: newsSource:  thenewstodayRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

DepEd: Distance learning for public schools on Monday

In an advisory on Sunday, DepEd said the implementation of asynchronous classes will “allow learners to complete pending assignments, projects and other requirements.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

PSE EASy platform now accepts online banking for payment of IPO subscriptions

The PSE announced that it added some new features to the PSE EASy platform that allow Local Small Investors (their words, not mine) to buy IPO and follow-on offering shares using an online banking payment system......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

MMDA to allow 24-hour road works by DPWH until April 11

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced road reblocking and repairs by the Department of Public Works and Highways until next week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024