Category: General

Manila: A party-list lawmaker on Tuesday emphasized the urgent need for the passage of House Bill (HB) 8941, which aims to improve the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWD) in the workforce. The bill, known as the Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities, is grounded in a constitutional mandate that requires the state to uphold the rights of all citizens, particularly marginalized groups such as PWD. According to Philippines News Agency, House Deputy Majority Leader and ACT-CIS Party-list Representative Erwin Tulfo stressed the importance of recognizing the potential and talent of individuals with disabilities, who often encounter obstacles in employment

MALASIQUI: A total of 2,275 Free Wi-Fi for All sites have been established by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in the Ilocos Region since 2022 under the Free Public Internet Access Program (FPIAP). DICT Ilocos regional director June Vincent Manuel Gaudan, during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum hosted by the Philippine Information Agency Ilocos on Tuesday, said the sites are located in 815 public places all over the region. According to Philippines News Agency, in 2022, 148 sites were established and were followed by 1,129 sites in 2023 and 998 sites from Jan. 1 to Nov.

MACTAN: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. stated that another policy rate cut might be considered next month or during the Monetary Board’s subsequent meeting in 2025. “We’re still in the easing cycle. Either we cut in December or we cut in the next meeting, pero dahan dahan lang (but gradually),” Remolona mentioned on the sidelines of the 2024 BSP-International Monetary Fund (IMF) Systemic Risk Dialogue held in Mactan, Cebu. According to Philippines News Agency, Remolona did not dismiss the possibility of a pause in the easing cycle. The Monetary Board of the BSP has so far

Manila: The Turkish Embassy in Manila commemorated 75 years of diplomatic relations between Trkiye and the Philippines with a symbolic tree planting event, highlighting a robust commitment to their bilateral ties. The ceremony was held at the Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) in Los Baños, Laguna province, where 75 myrtle seedlings were planted to mark this significant milestone. According to Philippines News Agency, the event was part of a series of activities organized by the embassy to celebrate this anniversary. Turkish Ambassador to the Philippines, Niyazi Evren Akyol, emphasized the cultural importance of trees and forests in Trkiye, noting that tree

COTABATO CITY: Twenty-nine local government units (LGUs) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have been named recipients of the prestigious Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) for their ‘excellence, transparency, and accountability in local governance,’ the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) announced Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, this recognition follows a rigorous national validation process involving 730 LGUs, with results endorsed to the Council of Good Local Governance for final approval. Among the 714 LGUs approved as passers, the 29 from BARMM marked a historic achievement for the region, showcasing its commitment to