Easter giveaways must exclude live rabbits, chicks – PAWS

Adrian Parungao 03/31/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Easter favors should not include live rabbits, chicks, and other animals, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) said. PAWS explained that it is cruel for animals to become mere giveaways during events because pet…

Easter Sunday heat index to reach 42°C-44°C in 8 areas

Adrian Parungao 03/31/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Easter Sunday will have 42°C to 44°C heat indices in eight areas in Metro Manila, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Capiz, and Iloilo. According to the latest forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…

DFA launches e-Apostille service; first in Asean region

Adrian Parungao 03/24/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs Office of Consular Affairs (DFA – OCA) announced that it launched an e-Apostille service for civil registry documents. DFA said the system will allow the public to apply online for…

Pagasa debunks ‘three days of darkness’ hoax

Adrian Parungao 03/24/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) dismissed claims that the Earth will experience three days of darkness due to passing the “Photon Belts” starting April 8 as false. The state weather…

DOT advises public to ‘travel wisely’ this Holy Week

Adrian Parungao 03/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is advising the public to “travel wisely” to ensure safety during the Holy Week celebrations. “Travelers needing accommodation, tours, transportation, and other tourism-related services are strongly advised to patronize…

No sanctions for teacher scolding pupils — VP Sara

Adrian Parungao 03/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President and Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) Sara Duterte announced on Thursday that the teacher who was seen in a viral video scolding her class will not face any penalties. According…

DSWD tackles peace initiatives with AFP

Adrian Parungao 03/20/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) revealed that they have discussed cooperation and peace initiatives with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). DSWD Assistant Secretary Arnel Garcia said the meeting on Monday was…

Blinken’s Manila visit aims to boost US-PH ties

Adrian Parungao 03/15/2024

MANILA, Philippines — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to the Philippines aims to boost mutual economic goals and strengthen cooperation between the nations. Blinken will be in Manila from March 18 to 19, the Department…

Educational assistance video is false — DSWD

Adrian Parungao 03/15/2024

MANILA, Philippines —  The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) cautioned the public on Thursday about a TikTok video falsely claiming to offer educational assistance for students. The said video is no longer available,  but a…

‘High-level’ US trade mission to arrive in PH next week

Adrian Parungao 03/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry announced that a “high-level” US trade delegation is arriving next week to enhance “commercially meaningful partnerships.” According to DTI Foreign Trade Service Officer  Jollan Llaneza, the delegation, led…

DSWD alerts public on fake FB page offering jobs

Adrian Parungao 03/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday clarified that a Facebook account posing as the agency and offering job opportunities is fake. The account, not affiliated with DSWD, misleads users by…

Robin Padilla on gluta drip issue vs wife Mariel: ‘Nakakatawa’

Adrian Parungao 02/25/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood “Robin” Padilla finds it “nakakatawa” [laughable] that the gluta drip session of his wife, actress Mariel Padilla, became a “political issue” just because it was done at his office. A photo of…

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