Category: General

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)

MUNTINLUPA: The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Friday gave persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City an opportunity to speak with loved ones in honoring their dearly departed through “e-Undas”. BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang said the initiative, which facilitates supervised video calls for PDLs, underscores the importance of family ties even in challenging circumstances. “We want to make sure that despite physical confinement, PDLs can still stay connected with their families during meaningful occasions,” he added in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, on Saturday, Catapang and other BuCor officials

Albay: A tradition that some may not understand or dismiss as mere showmanship is, for the Relleve family, the best way to honor their departed father. For more than 10 years, the family has faithfully observed the tradition of grave “branding,” which they began in 2013, as a means to keep alive the memories of their father, Jose, who passed away in 2011. According to Philippines News Agency, by painting the tomb of the head of the family with logos of his favorite brands, the Relleve family of Oas, Albay has captured the attention of the public, both online and

Pinamalayan: Asia’s first Grandmaster and Hall of Famer Eugene Torre will be engaging with young chess enthusiasts in a simultaneous exhibition in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, during the 2nd Bahaghari Chess Cup, a FIDE-rated tournament, scheduled for November 9-10. According to Philippines News Agency, the 2nd Bahaghari Chess Cup is organized by the Pinamalayan Chess Club, with the objective of showcasing and nurturing grassroots chess talent. Torre’s participation in the simul is set to occur on November 9 at 8 a.m. at Casa Felar on Aguinaldo Street, marking the tournament’s opening. The event promises a competitive atmosphere with the champion set

Manila: The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has called on the public who plan to leave Metro Manila during the long Undas weekend to take advantage of the low vehicular traffic along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). According to Philippines News Agency, TRB spokesperson Julius Corpuz, in an interview on “Special Report: Undas 2024” organized by the Presidential Communications Office, noted that the vehicular traffic in both gateways “defy historical data.” Corpuz mentioned that they had projected a peak in vehicular exodus early Friday, which did not materialize. “The NLEX and SLEX are not crowded. Vehicular