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Trough of LPA to bring isolated rain showers in Mindanao — PAGASA

In its 4 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said that the SOCCSKSARGEN region may experience cloudy skies with moderate to heavy rains, which may result in possible flash floods or landslides due to the trough of the LPA or the extension of LPA......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

The February 2024 priority dates

Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month for the various family and employment-based categories......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Comelec grants P18-billion election contract to Korean-led consortium

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved a nearly P18 billion contract to lease an automated election system for the 2025 midterm polls to a joint venture led by the controversial South Korean company Miru Systems Co. Ltd. Comelec Chair George Garcia announced the decision on Thursday, stating that the poll body unanimously.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Manila Water trying to rehydrate P8-B Pangasinan deal

According to reporting, Manila Water and the Government of Pangasinan are exploring “an opportunity to revisit the conditions precedent of the old contract and renew the partnership for the benefit of Pangasinenses.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

DSWD wants 4Ps cash aid increased

Due to the continuing rise in inflation rates, the Department of Social Welfare and Development is pushing for an adjustment in the cash grants given to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

SC grants protection writ for ex-Bayan Muna solon, declares ‘red-tagging’ threatens life, liberty, security

In a 39-page decision dated July 4, 2023,  the high court declared that associating red-tagging and guilt by association jeopardizes a person’s fundamental rights to life, liberty, or security, setting aside the ruling of the Iloilo Regional Trial Court (RTC) in dismissing the former lawmaker’s amparo petition. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

UNAP grants Human Rights Award to outstanding Pinoys

The United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP), a 76-year-old non-government organization, has granted the Human Rights Award to four Filipinos who contributed significantly to the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in their respective fields......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Amigo Plaza Mall grants Christmas wishes

THE Amigo Plaza Mall, a member of La Filipina Uygongco Corporation group of companies, launched the project “Paskwa sang Amigo, Hamdum mo, Tumanon Ko” together with ABS-CBN Iloilo and Aksyon Radyo Iloilo......»»

Category: newsSource:  thenewstodayRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Speaking up for survivors of human trafficking: Victoria Nyanjura s story

The UN Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking (UNVTF) provides humanitarian, legal and financial aid to victims of trafficking in persons through the awarding of grants to civil society organizations. Victoria Nyanjura was recently elected as Chair of the UNVTF and is the first-ever survivor of human traffi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Marcos grants clemency to 22 PDLs

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has granted executive clemency to 22 persons deprived of liberty (PDL), the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said on Saturday. BuCor said while 20 PDLs were granted commutations of sentences, two were given conditional pardon. They are brothers Alfredo and Leopold Bongcawel. BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. said they would.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Marcos grants clemency to 22 inmates

President Marcos has granted executive clemency to 22 inmates, the Bureau of Corrections announced yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

DBM: P175.9 million for DOST scholars, researchers OK’d

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of P175.902 million for the implementation of the Grants-in-Aid (GIA) program of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

IBM leads Google, Microsoft in race to next gen AI

Major players are vying for top position as Generative AI drives technology patent grants up by 16 percent in the last five years and applications by 31 percent,  a new patent study on AI trends showed......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Discounted senior citizen discount

The signing into law that now grants one-time cash gift to Filipinos reaching the age of 80, 85, 90 and 95 years old is the most welcome reward for achieving long life......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Scholarship for agriculture students pushed

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Recognizing the vital role of the agriculture sector in food sustainability and local farmer empowerment, a Cebu City councilor proposed an ordinance to provide scholarship grants to students who would pursue agriculture-related programs in college. The proposed legislation, titled “An Ordinance Granting Educational Scholarship Assistance to Qualified Cebu City Residents Pursuing Agriculture-Related.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Will Lin play against Gilas?

Nine-year NBA veteran Jeremy Lin is eligible to play for Chinese-Taipei against Gilas in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window game at the PhilSports Arena on Feb. 25. He could suit up as a naturalized “import,” having acquired a Taiwan passport in August 2020 or as a local if FIBA grants an exception like it did with Indonesian-American Brandon Jawato.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

SC grants protection writs for abducted environmental activists

In a decision penned by Associate Justice Ramon Paul Hernando and released Thursday, the SC said that “there was an established violation to the life, liberty, or security of petitioners.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

SC grants temporary protection to young activists ‘abducted’ by military

Respondents, mostly law enforcers, are now banned 'from entering within a radius of one kilometer from the persons, places of residence, school, work, or present locations, of petitioners, as well as those of their immediate families'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

‘Terrific opportunities’ ahead for Philippines – US official

The Philippines is seen treading the right path with “terrific opportunities” ahead that make it eligible again to access grants that could help boost economic growth, a ranking US aid official said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Japan grants P281M to farm-to-school meals project in BARMM

The Farm-to-School Meals project of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) links smallholder farmers and fisherfolk with primary schools to provide school children in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) with nutritious meals......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024