Israel condemns Houthi strike; condoles with PH over fatalities
The Israel Embassy in Manila sent its condolences to the Philippines over the death of two Filipinos following a Houthi missile attack that hit their vessel bulk carrier MV True Confidence while transiting the Gulf of Aden last week.
In a statement …
DBM: New procurement bill enhances transparency
MANILA: The proposed legislation amending Republic Act 9184 or the Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) is a ‘significant step’ in promoting transparency and good governance and, at the same time, help government agencies utilize their budget effi…
2.2K women health volunteers in Pampanga get free medical services
In time for the celebration of Women’s Month, more than 2,200 women health volunteers in Pampanga received free diagnostic services during a medical mission organized by Governor Dennis Pineda on Tuesday at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center.
The b…
PH urges nations to help lift women, girls’ from poverty
MANILA: The Philippines called on governments and stakeholders to double efforts in eradicating poverty among women and girls, citing alarming figures that could further worsen by 2030.
Chairing the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Wom…
‘Trabaho Para sa Bayan’ IRR signed; focus on high-quality jobs
The country’s labor market is exhibiting signs of steady progress amid domestic and external risks, boosted by a historic low 3.1-percent unemployment rate in December 2023.
On Tuesday, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) led the …
PSA-Community Based Monitoring System to aid 4Ps list updating
DUMAGUETE: The Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) will assist the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the identification and updating of active and de-listed beneficiaries of the Pa…
Paris forum to gather resources for homeland’s development
Paris: The Vietnam Global Leaders Forum (VGLF) 2024 will take place in Paris on March 30-31, aiming to harness collective intelligence, mobilise resources and unlease the nation’s full potential amid evolving landscapes.
The event, the second of its …