Day: July 9, 2025

Manila: Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman praised the establishment of open government practices within local government units (LGUs), asserting that it will lead to ‘better, faster, and more responsive’ services for citizens. This development follows the directive from Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla, who urged LGUs to spearhead efforts in promoting open governance and to incorporate its principles into governmental policies and programs. According to Philippines News Agency, Pangandaman, who chairs the Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP), emphasized the significance of grassroots participation for real change. She acknowledged the efforts

Manila: Through its nationwide ‘Himig MAKABATA’ Jingle Writing Contest, the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) is calling on young Filipinos who have a knack for catchy tunes to champion child protection, and remind every child that they are not alone. The contest urges teens to turn their personal stories and creative energy into a jingle that can help save lives. According to Philippines News Agency, the CWC is inviting in-school and out-of-school Filipino youth to create original songs that amplify the message of child rights, protection, and empowerment, while promoting the MAKABATA Helpline 1383, the country’s critical lifeline

Manila: Rising temperatures linked to climate change are slashing milk production globally, even on high-tech farms equipped with cooling systems, a new international study has found. Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, and the University of Chicago revealed that just one day of extreme heat can reduce a cow’s milk output by up to 10 percent, with effects lingering for more than a week. According to Philippines News Agency, despite widespread use of fans and water sprays, these cooling methods only partially mitigate the damage, signaling the urgent need for more effective solutions. ‘Climate change will

Manila: Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has introduced a bill aimed at modernizing the country’s Bank Secrecy Law, with the goal of empowering regulators to more effectively combat corruption, fraud, and other financial crimes that erode public trust. According to Philippines News Agency, House Bill 7, filed by Romualdez at the start of the 20th Congress, proposes amendments to Republic Act (RA) 1405. These amendments would permit the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to scrutinize bank deposits, including foreign currency accounts, under stringent and limited circumstances where there is a reasonable suspicion of illegal activity. Romualdez emphasized that

Manila: Malaca±ang on Wednesday advised the Filipinos affected by the severe flooding in Kerville and nearby counties in central Texas to seek government assistance. Speaking to reporters, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the Philippine Consulate General in Houston continues to monitor the situation of Filipinos in the flood-hit US state. Castro assured the affected Filipinos of the Philippine government’s readiness to extend assistance. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro emphasized the importance of reaching out to the government if there are any needs. ‘Kung meron po silang pangangailangan ay tumawag lamang sila at humingi ng tulong sa ating gobyerno.