Philippines

To allow residents to fully celebrate Manila’s 453rd founding anniversary, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared June 24, 2024, a special non-working holiday in the city. This decision, formalized through Proclamation 599 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on June 19th, emphasizes the importance of civic participation and enjoyment of such occasions. Known originally as…

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecasts partly cloudy to overcast skies with chances of isolated or scattered rain showers across most of the Philippines. This weather pattern is attributed to the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat.” Weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio confirmed that no storm is expected to enter the Philippine…

The Philippines can expect a mix of sun and showers over the next few days, thanks to the influence of the southwest monsoon, also known as “habagat.” This weather pattern, characterized by warm, moist winds, brings rain primarily to the western regions of the country. According to Aldczar Aurelio, a weather specialist at PAGASA (Philippine…

Malabon City, under the leadership of Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving an “unmodified opinion” from the Commission on Audit (CoA) for its 2023 audit report. This accomplishment signifies that the city’s financial statements adhere to the established financial reporting framework. City Administrator Alexander Rosete expressed his satisfaction with the achievement,…

The Pag-IBIG Fund, also known as the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), has proven itself a reliable financial partner for Filipino workers. In the first four months of 2024, the agency disbursed a substantial P22.63 billion in cash loans. This represents a significant 38% surge compared to the same period last year and provided financial…

The Philippines finds itself under heavy scrutiny for its treatment of workers, facing condemnation from both the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). For the eighth consecutive year, the ITUC’s 2024 Global Rights Index has placed the Philippines among the top 10 worst countries for workers. This bleak assessment coincides…