The Rizal Monument and the Musical Dancing Fountain in Rizal Park will be illuminated in the European Union flag blue and yellow colors on Sunday in celebration of Europe Day. Europe Day is a celebration of peace and unity held every May 9, which also marks the anniversary of the historic ‘Schuman Declaration’ that set out the idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe. The declaration led to the establishment of the European Communities, now the European Union of 27 European countries founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of

The Senate will take advantage of digital technology by broadcasting live for the first time the arrival and deposit of all election documents. Senate Secretary Myra Marie Villarica said the whole process of receiving the Certificates of Canvass (COCs) and Election Returns (ERs) for the presidential and vice presidential race will be live-streamed on Monday via the Senate YouTube channel starting at 6 p.m. “We are taking this opportunity to advance our digital initiatives and ensure transparency of the entire activity,” Villarica said in a statement. She said there will be security cameras in strategic areas and roving cameras manned

Residents of Barangay Lower Bicutan and nearby villages in Taguig City Friday expressed their gratitude to the local government unit for giving them a super or fully equipped health center that could assist them in medical emergencies. The new Taguig Health Center will give Barangay Lower Bicutan and residents of nearby barangays easier access to Taguig’s health-centric initiatives and programs more conveniently. Resident Vince Michael Baluyot, 39, a father of two and a BPO employee, said the activation of the super health center is a blessing to his family. “Hindi na ako mag-aalaala kahit biglang magkasakit ang mga anak ko.