Veggie bouquet, fruit baskets sold as healthy Heart’s Day gift options

MANILA: Looking for a healthier and fresh twist to the same old Valentine’s Day gifts like a flower bouquet or a box of chocolates? How about gifting your loved one with a bouquet of vegetables?

This and other unique gift items like “love baskets” of…

LandBank unveils time deposit supporting social, sustainable projects

MANILA: Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) said it is offering a new sustainable time deposit product that channels funding support for social and environmental initiatives, while providing customers a secure avenue for financial returns.

In a s…

DOH, WHO launch cancer program framework for 2024 to 2028

MANILA: The Department of Health (DOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched the 2024-2028 National Integrated Cancer Control Program (NICCP) Strategic Framework.

The launch coincided with the commemoration of the 5th anniversary of t…

Higher pay for unjust arrest victims due to ‘mistaken identify’ sought

MANILA: Senator Robin Padilla has filed a bill seeking higher compensation for victims of unjust arrest due to ‘mistaken identity.’

Padilla filed Senate Bill (SB) 2547 or Mohammad Said Act, citing the case of 62-year-old Mohammad Maca-antal Said, who…

Love at first swipe: stories of online strangers-turned-spouses

MANILA: Navigating love through online dating platforms in the digital age poses both ease and excitement.

Among the frequently used online dating applications for Filipinos is Tinder, where users may easily find their “perfect match” by swiping righ…

600 Dagupan residents get subsidy from DSWD

DAGUPAN: Around 600 residents from this city on Wednesday received PHP2,000 each from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) under its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program.

Evelyn Daroy, a resident of Barangay…

UPRI: Hazard maps must be updated for improved disaster preparedness

MANILA: The country’s hazard maps must be updated to ensure improved disaster preparedness especially in vulnerable areas, the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UPRI) bared on Wednesday.

In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview, UPRI …