Category: General

Manila: The Council for Women and Children (CWC) on Friday emphasized the necessity of equipping parents with the knowledge to protect their children from various harms, especially online abuses and violence. According to Philippines News Agency, as part of the National Children’s Month (NCM) celebration, CWC Executive Director and Undersecretary Angelo Tapales announced plans for a conference aimed at helping parents better shield their children. The CWC, affiliated with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), is responsible for formulating policies and monitoring the implementation of laws, programs, and projects for children and youth under 18. The council is

Davao: The Court of Tax Appeals reversed a 2019 ruling by the Digos, Davao del Sur Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 19 that allowed the provincial government’s PHP2.5 million franchise tax assessment on the National Transmission Corp. (TransCo). According to Philippines News Agency, in a decision dated Oct. 31, the CTA Second Division declared that “respondent’s (Davao del Sur) local franchise tax assessments (on TransCo) for the years 2002 to 2008 have no legal bases and as such, are void.” The court also noted that the RTC had effectively nullified the local franchise tax assessments issued by the province against

Manila: International visitor arrivals to the Philippines reached more than 4.8 million, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Friday. In a statement announcing its attendance at the 2024 World Travel Market (WTM) in London, the DOT highlighted the event as an opportunity to invite more tourists from the European market, particularly from the United Kingdom, which is a significant contributor to the country’s tourism sector. According to Philippines News Agency, the DOT emphasized that the United Kingdom leads as the top European source of visitors, ranking as the Philippines’ ninth-largest source market, with 128,660 arrivals recorded from January 1

Greece: Greece experienced its driest October in at least last 15 years, according to a report released on Thursday. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service prepared a report based on rainfall data from 118 stations across the country over this period. According to Philippines News Agency, the data showed that total rainfall in October was at its lowest levels in 15 years, with 95 of these stations recording no or less rain. The country, which recently experienced one of its driest summers, is now witnessing significant drops in dam water levels, exposing villages and structures that were previously submerged.

Pasay: The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has recognized the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for its outstanding performance in anti-red tape initiatives during the ARTA Report Card Survey (RCS) Awards for the 2023 RCS 2.0 at the Conrad Hotel in Pasay City on Oct. 30. This recognition aligns with Section 20 of Republic Act 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Law, and Rule 12 of its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD officials from the Central Office and participating Field Offices (FOs), led by Undersecretary for Policy and Plans Group (PPG)