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Tulfo’s bill seeks to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers

MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers, including a fine of up to P1,000,000, has been filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo. At present, the current law penalizes drunk drivers who caused homicide with a fine ranging from P300,000 to P500,000. But Tulfo, through his Senate Bill No, 2546, proposed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

China blocks use of Intel and AMD chips in government computers – report

The procurement guidance also seeks to sideline Microsoft Windows and foreign-made database software in favor of domestic options, a Financial Times report says.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Liza Soberano wears P300,000 dress to Elton John s Oscars party

Actress Liza Soberano is slowly rising up the Hollywood ranks after attending the annual Oscars party hosted by British singer Elton John......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Redefining Portable Performance: M3 MacBook Air Review

Apple’s recent transition from Intel-based MacBook Pro to the new M3 chip MacBook Air has brought significant performance gains, particularly in graphics. The new MacBook.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

DILG exec pushes revival of barangay intel operatives

Seeking to lessen the impact of illegal drugs, an official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government is pushing for the revival of barangay intelligence operatives in communities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Calapan, Oriental Mindoro barangay councilman stabbed dead in his house

The Calapan mayor and the Rotary Club offered a reward of P300,000 for information to help solve the killing of Anacorito Bolor, a barangay official fond of wearing gold necklaces, bracelets, and rings in public.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Sorsogon Province Marks Three-Year Milestone in Maternal and Newborn Health Care

by Geri Matthew CarreteroLegazpi City, Philippines - Sorsogon Province, through the Sorsogon Provincial Health Office in partnership with Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, with support from the MSD for Mothers Global Grant Program, hosted a Dissemination Forum titled "Breaking Barriers: Achievements and Collaborations in UHC towards Responsive and Quality Maternal and Newborn H.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Sorsogon Province Marks Three-Year Milestone in Maternal and Newborn Health Care

by Geri Matthew CarreteroLegazpi City, Philippines - Sorsogon Province, through the Sorsogon Provincial Health Office in partnership with Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, with support from the MSD for Mothers Global Grant Program, hosted a Dissemination Forum titled "Breaking Barriers: Achievements and Collaborations in UHC towards Responsive and Quality Maternal and Newborn H.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

'We firmly support Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty': EAM Jaishankar in Manila

Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, who is on a formal visit to Manila, said on Tuesday that India firmly supports the Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty and will continue to further enhance cooperation in various fields, including defence and security. "We firmly support the Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty. So I think our position is very clear......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

DENR cancels deal with Surigao cult over land violations

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has terminated its agreement with the controversial Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. due to violations of the terms governing a land grant in Surigao del Norte......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

DLSU students win P1-million grant for cafeteria food waste to biogas project

Every year, De La Salle University’s cafeterias produce over 28,000 kilograms of kitchen waste, and are responsible for 480,000 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac

Mayor Sammy Laynes conveys his appreciation for the service rendered by outgoing Chief of Police Robert Kevin Caparosso during his tenure at the Virac Municipal Police Station for several years. Meanwhile, the mayor pledges his full support to the new leadership under OIC Chief of Police Emsol Icawat. “We also thank our outgoing chief, PMAJ […] The post The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: newsSource:  bicolperyodikoRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

NZ support for strikes against Houthis

Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins KC today expressed New Zealand support for strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen threatening commercial shipping in the Red Sea."Today's strikes support international security and trade, on which New Zealanders rely," Foreign Minister Winston Peters said. "Nearly 15 per cent of global trade flows thr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

E-vehicle group sees tariff break as ‘game changer’

The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines is batting for the inclusion of e-motorcycles in the grant of tax incentives under Executive Order 12 that is already due for mandatory review......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

ADB approves 655,000 USD to help Philippine rural banks digitization

MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday said it will provide grants totaling 655,000 U.S. dollars for the digitization of nine rural banks and a bank consortium in the Philippines. The grants are part of ADB's Fintech for Inclusion Transformation (FIT) program. The grant awardees were chosen from among rural banks nationwide serving women, farmers, fisherfolk, and micro, sma.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

ADB approves 655,000 USD to help Philippine rural banks digitization

MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday said it will provide grants totaling 655,000 U.S. dollars for the digitization of nine rural banks and a bank consortium in the Philippines. The grants are part of ADB's Fintech for Inclusion Transformation (FIT) program. The grant awardees were chosen from among rural banks nationwide serving women, farmers, fisherfolk, and micro, sma.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

UP offers 24 free online courses with training certificates

The University of the Philippines Open University is offering 24 free online courses on a diverse range of topics — from business analytics to graphic design — that will grant its completers training certificates they can add to their resume......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Marcos: PH, South Korea to sign free trade pact this year

President Marcos believes that the Philippines and South Korea will approve their free trade agreement (FTA) this year. He also aims for a separate deal to grant duty-free access for certain Philippine products to the South Korean market. The FTA, signed in September 2023 during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Indonesia, is.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Philippines says it will not grant US access to more bases

The Philippines says it has no plans to give the United States more access to military bases in the Southeast Asian country, putting a cap on the current total number of nine sites.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told foreign correspondents in Manila Monday that the country's decision last year to increase the number of sites agreed upon under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement or EDCA was a re.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

No more extension for PUV consolidation deadline — Marcos

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the government will not grant another deadline extension for franchise consolidation under the public utility vehicle modernization program......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024