Free MRT rides for women, all-female House session
Women and girls can enjoy free rides today at the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 and the Light Rail Transit Line 2 in line with the celebration of International Women’s Day......»»
A Glimpse of Forever’ stars honor the women in their lives
As International Women’s Day is being celebrated today, and with the month of March as Women’s History Month, the cast members of Viva Films and director Jason Paul Laxamana’s film “A Glimpse of Forever” cited the contribution of women in society and shared their empowering messages to all the women out there......»»
House panel OKs tax-free hazard pay to judges, prosecutors
A House panel has approved a substitute bill that seeks to grant tax-free hazard pay to prosecutors and judges of regional, metropolitan, and municipal trial courts......»»
Women shaping Philippine monetary policy
Women have made significant strides as leaders in the Philippine financial services industry even as challenges continue to persist. At the helm are two distinguished female members of the Monetary Board (MB) – the policy-setting body of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) –both of whom are breaking the bias for women in finance......»»
Free legal consultation for women set
Free legal consultation for women set.....»»
Free leptospirosis meds, anti-tetanus vaccines for flood-affected residents
Summary: The Davao City Health Office (CHO) is providing free medicines for leptospirosis and anti-tetanus shots to residents affected by floods. Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon, CHO Officer-In-Charge, announced the availability of these medications during a media forum, emphasizing their dispatch during emergencies. He highlighted the proactive response of health district staff, ensuring that evacuation centers are equipped with prophylaxis for leptospirosis. Additionally, tetanus toxoid, dressings, and antibiotics are available for flood-related injuries. Ababon emphasized that these services and medications are provided free of charge. He advised seeking a doctor's guidance for the dosage of prophylaxis medicine, as well as the administration of antibiotics due to potential allergies. Despite recording 17 cases of leptospirosis in the first two weeks of the month, no related deaths were reported. This initiative aims to safeguard the health of flood-affected residents in Davao City......»»
Women-owned businesses getting more loans; non-performing assets less than 2.5 pc: Smriti Irani at WEF
Davos [Switzerland], January 17 (ANI): Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani said her government in New Delhi is working with a mantra of women-led development, and it has helped in empowering them. She said the PM Awas housing scheme, where a majority of the beneficiaries are women, and the Ujjwala gas connection for poor women have helped empower them. The total number of gas connections in India rose.....»»
Women-owned businesses getting more loans; non-performing assets less than 2.5 pc: Smriti Irani at WEF
Davos [Switzerland], January 17 (ANI): Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani said her government in New Delhi is working with a mantra of women-led development, and it has helped in empowering them. She said the PM Awas housing scheme, where a majority of the beneficiaries are women, and the Ujjwala gas connection for poor women have helped empower them. The total number of gas connections in India rose.....»»
Free MRT-3, LRT-2 rides for solo parents today
Single parents may ride trains of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) and the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) for free today to observe National Solo Parents’ Day......»»
MRT-3, LRT-2 may ‘libreng sakay’ para sa solo parent sa April 20
SINO sa inyo ang single parent na nagko-commute at sumasakay ng tren? Maswerte kayo bukas, April 20, dahil maliban sa pagdiriwang ng “Solo Parent’s Day,” may handog na libreng sakay ang Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) at Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) para sa inyo! Ayon sa mga pamunuan, ipatutupad ang free rides.....»»
Rapper Range999 admits to shooting foreigner for being ‘bastos’ to female friends
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Rapper-singer Jed Andrew Salera has admitted to shooting a foreign national inside a hotel compound in Cebu City’s early on Sunday morning. Salera, who goes by he professional name “Range999,” said he was angry that Michael George Richey was disrespectful to his female friends and even touched their butts. “Kay katong.....»»
Indigent women to get free medical exams
Indigent women to get free medical exams.....»»
Women Workers Health Empowerment Network (WHEN) successfully launches with Free Cervical Cancer Screening in Caloocan City
Caloocan City, Philippines (January 14, 2024) - In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the low cervical cancer screening rates in the country, the Women Workers Health Empowerment Network was launched on January 14, 2024, with a comprehensive free screening event using newest technology of HPV DNA through self-collection held in Brgy. Bagbaguin, Caloocan City.The event, organized in collabor.....»»
Women Workers Health Empowerment Network (WHEN) successfully launches with Free Cervical Cancer Screening in Caloocan City
Caloocan City, Philippines (January 14, 2024) - In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the low cervical cancer screening rates in the country, the Women Workers Health Empowerment Network was launched on January 14, 2024, with a comprehensive free screening event using newest technology of HPV DNA through self-collection held in Brgy. Bagbaguin, Caloocan City.The event, organized in collabor.....»»
House eyes bigger wage hike of up to P350 a day
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is considering a daily minimum wage hike for all private sector workers higher than the P100 proposed by the Senate, including a bill seeking a P350 increase. In a statement on Sunday, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe pointed out that the chamber’s members arrived at a consensus.....»»
Mariel Rodriguez draws flak for IV drip session at Senate
Host-actress Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla drew criticism online after conducting a glutathione or gluta drip session at the Senate office of her husband and fellow actor Robin Padilla......»»
Killings of female students alarm DepEd
The Department of Education has called on authorities to swiftly investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice in connection with the recent brutal killings of female students in Cebu and Batangas......»»
2 dead, 9 injured in Philippine capital fire
MANILA, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Two people died and nine were injured in a fire that gutted a residential area in the Philippine capital on Monday afternoon, the Bureau of Fire Protection said. The bureau said the fire, which broke out around 12:45 p.m. local time, took the lives of two female residents. The bureau added that five residents were injured, including a 60-year-old male and a 55-year-old female.....»»
Supreme Court appoints first female spokesperson
The Supreme Court appointed its first female spokesperson and new chief of public information on Tuesday......»»
Carl Guevarra ng The Juans 2 beses winasak ni female star: Red flag yun!
NAKAKALOKA pala ang ginawang “panloloko” ng isang female celebrity sa vocalist ng grupong The Juans na si Carl Guevarra. Not once, but twice pinaasa ng naturang babaeng personalidad ang OPM artist kaya naman wasak na wasak that time ang kanyang puso. Iyan ang rebelasyon ni Carl nang sumalang siya sa “EXpecially For You” segment ng.....»»
136 female trainees benefit from NMP ‘Serbisyo Para Kay Juana’ Training Program
One hundred thirty-six (136) determined female trainees have embraced the opportunity to advance their maritime careers and availed of the NMP’s "Serbisyo Para Kay Juana" Program......»»