Day: February 20, 2025

Manila: The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has announced that National ID registration is now open to children below one year old. This latest development aims to further the inclusivity and accessibility of the National ID system for all Filipinos. According to Philippines News Agency, the PSA outlined in an advisory that parents or guardians must be registered with the National ID system to enroll their children. The child’s National ID Number will be directly linked to that of their parent or guardian. The PSA advised that if parents or guardians have not yet registered, they may do so simultaneously with

Manila: The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Thursday announced the implementation of proactive measures aimed at protecting its workers and persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) amidst an uptick in dengue cases. According to Philippines News Agency, BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. has approved recommendations from CT/CSupt. Ma Cecilia Villanueva, OIC-Deputy Director General for Reformation and Director for Health and Welfare Services, to adopt preventive measures to reduce the potential for disease transmission within jail facilities and workplaces. Under Villanueva’s guidance, Chiefs of Health Service from various facilities have been tasked with closely monitoring any signs of dengue, implementing

Manila: More Filipinos are rallying behind President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s leadership while rejecting former president Rodrigo Duterte’s deep ties with China and his continued pro-Beijing stance, a ranking leader of the House of Representatives said Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, House Deputy Majority Leader, La Union 1st District Rep. Paolo Ortega V, commented on a recent OCTA Research survey, which suggested that more Filipinos are aligning with Marcos. The Tugon ng Masa survey, conducted by OCTA from Jan. 25 to 31, showed that 36 percent of Filipinos support Marcos, while only 18 percent back Duterte. Meanwhile, 26 percent

Cebu: Travelers from Cebu could reach Vietnam directly as low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) will launch the Ho Chi Minh route beginning April 7. “As Vietnam continues to grow in popularity among Filipino travelers, launching a new gateway to the country via Ho Chi Minh City is an exciting step for Cebu Pacific,” CEB president Xander Lao said in a statement Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, the flights will be offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. “We look forward to offering travelers from Cebu the chance to explore a new destination more seamlessly, and to welcoming more international visitors

Iloilo City: The city government, through the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA), has launched a travel program allowing elderly residents to experience this city as tourists. Fifteen senior citizens, all officers of the Federation of Senior Citizens Associations of the Philippines-Iloilo City chapter, participated in the program’s first guided tour on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, the half-day trip featured rolling tours and stopovers at key tourist sites, including Jaro Cathedral and Belfry, Molo Mansion, Molo Plaza, and Molo Church. Participant Ofelia Bataican, age 77, expressed gratitude for the opportunity, noting that many seniors might not have