Day: May 21, 2025

Manila: The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is preparing to launch the Presidential Action Center (PAC) on the eGovPH mobile application, aiming to create a “one-stop shop” for accessing various government services. According to Philippines News Agency, DICT Undersecretary David Almirol Jr. announced during an interview on ‘Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon’ on PTV that the PAC is expected to be launched in the coming weeks. This initiative will consolidate several government services, allowing citizens to access them within a single location. Almirol mentioned that the PAC will provide access to services from the Social Security System (SSS), Philippine Health

Madinah: The first group of 376 Filipinos arrived in Madinah to participate in the annual Hajj pilgrimage, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Wednesday. The agency said the pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday aboard the Saudia flight 861, officially commencing their journey for Hajj 2025. According to Philippines News Agency, this year’s Hajj pilgrimage is set to take place from June 4 to 9 (8-13 Dhul Hijjah in the Islamic calendar), drawing millions of Muslims from around the world to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. ‘The arrival of the Filipino delegation highlights the enduring

Manila: Low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines reported strong performance on Wednesday, registering an average of 85 percent load factor for the first months of 2025, and hitting almost three million passengers for the first half, including forward bookings. Airline spokesperson Steve Dailisan highlighted that 80 percent of the load factor comprised domestic travelers, with Puerto Princesa emerging as the top local destination. According to Philippines News Agency, this robust performance aligns with a positive trajectory for local tourism. Dailisan emphasized AirAsia’s commitment to supporting this growth through initiatives like the AirAsia Fiesta Series and promotional campaigns tied to local festivals, which

Manila: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is keen to reinforce inter-agency cooperation in regulating and making available animal vaccines to safeguard animal health and national food security. The spread of African swine fever (ASF) and avian influenza (AI) is a major animal health threat that has affected the pork and poultry industries in the country, the FDA said in a news release on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, to curb the infection and prevent the disruption of the country’s food supply chains, FDA Director General Paolo Teston and Department of Agriculture (DA) – Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)

Manila: Globe Telecom, Inc. has rolled out an additional 235 new 5G sites in key cities nationwide, boosting 5G coverage in these areas to about 98 percent. In a statement, Globe announced that 5G coverage has expanded to 98.71 percent of Metro Manila and 97.97 percent in key cities in the Visayas and Mindanao in the first quarter of 2025. According to Philippines News Agency, the expansion signifies improved connectivity for millions of Filipinos using mobile phones for work and entertainment. These new sites support over 9.5 million 5G devices, expanding the availability of high-speed Internet across the country. Beyond