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Migallen: Congrats Jimenez; GAB Youth Philippine king
Migallen: Congrats Jimenez; GAB Youth Philippine king.....»»
Himamaylan to hire 650 youth in temporary employment program
Himamaylan to hire 650 youth in temporary employment program.....»»
Local youth back local gov’t decision to deny mining entry in Sagay
Local youth back local gov’t decision to deny mining entry in Sagay.....»»
20 years later, Sugarfree’s ‘Dramachine’ is still the soundtrack of young Pinoys’ lives
After 20 years, the impact of 'Dramachine' continues to grow, drawing in newer generations in the process to make for a timeless record.....»»
Tapales beats Thai foe, Gaballo suffers first rd. TKO
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales and former interim world champion Reymart “Assassin” Gaballo had contrasting outcomes in their respective bouts on Saturday, May 10, at the Midas Hotel in Metro Manila. Tapales, the former WBA and IBF world super bantamweight champion, put on easy work against Nattapong Jankaew of Thailand.....»»
World champ Jerusalem is GAB’s ‘Boxer of the Month’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) gave a fitting recognition to the lone Filipino boxing world champion and the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem by naming him its “Boxer of the Month” for March. Jerusalem, the Cebu-based world champion who fights under ZIP Sanman Boxing.....»»
Sara reveals she will run in next polls
Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»
COMMENTARY: Winning or losing… the flower of our youth
NAGA CITY (MindaNews / 01 March) – It is with particular sadness to note that a young lady lawyer, a compañera, Atty. Hannah Jay Cesista, who just passed the “best bar ever” in 2022, was among those killed in hostilities between the New People’s Army (NPA)-Bohol that she was part of and combined police-military units […].....»»
12 young athletes to receive Tony Siddayao Award
A touch of youth will be offered come the Jan. 29 staging of the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night......»»
After 5-year wait, ALV Films 2nd venture gets theatrical run
The young cast of the director Philip King’s youth-oriented film, “Go! La Union” or popularly “G! LU,” really waited for the theatrical release of their project that has been in the backburner since 2019......»»
EDITORIAL — Incorrigible
The Supreme Court decision in June 2023 on the repeated postponement of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections or BSKE, which effectively extended the terms of village and youth council officials, was peppered with the word “unconstitutional.”.....»»
Comelec signs P17.99B contract with Miru for automated 2025 polls
MANILA, Philippines — An almost P18-billion contract was signed on Monday between the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the South Korean firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd. (Miru Systems) for the lease of an automated election system to be used in the 2025 midterm elections. Miru Systems was the sole bidder for the lease of a.....»»
Comelec resets bid submission for SETS
The Commission on Elections moved to Feb. 29 the deadline for the submission of bids for the P1.64-billion Secure Electronic Transmission Services, which will be used in the May 2025 midterm elections......»»
CTTMO heightens 20-sec rule for PUVs
The City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) in Davao City is intensifying the enforcement of the 20-second rule for public utility vehicles (PUVs) in loading/non-loading areas to alleviate traffic congestion during peak hours. CTTMO Head Dionisio Abude announced that 36 new traffic personnel will be assigned to monitor yellow boxes and ensure that PUVs, particularly jeepneys, do not exceed the 20-second limit in designated areas. Violators will be issued citation tickets for disregarding traffic signs, and those with expired or fake PUV IDs will face penalties. Additionally, the CTTMO is increasing efforts to curb illegally parked cars and urging drivers to keep intersections clear. These measures, along with the enforcement of the new speed limit policy, aim to promote safe and orderly traffic. Abude emphasized the importance of motorists' cooperation in respecting traffic rules and regulations for a disciplined and courteous driving environment......»»
Comelec: Preparations for 2025 polls to proceed
After signing a contract for its automated election system, the Commission on Elections will proceed as scheduled with preparations for the May 2025 midterm elections......»»
2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023
The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»
Korean firm Miru Systems bags vote counting machine contract for 2025 polls
The Commission on Elections has awarded Korean firm Miru Systems with the contract to supply the vote counting machines for the 2025 midterm elections......»»
Comelec targets 3 million new voters for 2025 polls
The Commission on Elections reported yesterday a high turnout of prospective voters on the first day of the seven-month voter registration for the May 2025 midterm elections......»»
Comelec sets bidding for 2025 poll transmission system
The Commission on Elections plans to start next month the public bidding for the transmission system that will be used in the 2025 midterm elections......»»
BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»