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Spreading like wildfire in Latin America, the Zika virus caught worldwide attention when it caused a large number of infant defects in the countries affected. As usual, knowledge is power, so here’s what we know of the Zika virus. Infographics by Dexter Magno Research by Rex Felix Salvador
The Department of Education clarified that the early registration for academic school year 2016-2017 is free. All that the parents have to bring are their birth certificates as well as report cards if applicable. The DepEd encouraged parents to participate in the early registration to help in the preparation for said academic year by gathering necessary information like how many students said department should expect, as well as how many teachers are needed. The early […]
MANILA, Feb. 5 — The Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) will undertake reblocking and road repair on the south bound, 2nd lane from sidewalk of C.P. Garcia Street from Ma. Regidor Street to F. Florentino Street in Quezon City effective 11 PM of February 5, Friday to 5 AM of February 9, Tuesday. Affected motorists are advised to take the following alternate routes: Magiting Street; Maginhawa Street; and R. Magsaysay Avenue […]
As defined under Rule I, Section I of COMELEC Resolution No. 10015 dated November 13, 2015,the Committee on the Ban on Firearms and Security Personnel (CBFSP) refers to the committee created by the Commission to implement the laws and rules on the ban on the bearing, carrying, or transporting of firearms and other deadly weapons, and the employment, availment, or engagement of security personnel or bodyguards during the election period. Infographics by Dex Magno Research […]
MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — State pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is encouraging its 382, 405 active members who are still holders of Life Endowment Policy (LEP) to convert their GSIS insurance plan into Enhanced Life Policy (ELP). ELP provides higher insurance benefit to legal heirs of deceased members, which is equivalent to 1.5 of the annual salary of the member. Launched in 2003, it seeks to boost financial support to members’dependents in […]
Following a report that relief goods marked with the agency’s name are being repacked in a city in Central Luzon, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman stressed that it is illegal to do so and perpetrators may be charged administratively. “One of the reasons why we improved our packing of relief goods from plastic bags to sealed boxes is to ensure that every pack has the right amount of rice and […]
Its slogan embodies the reason why it was made. Every newspaper and news programs mention this commission rampantly especially now that the election period has started, or when a politician gets penalized. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) really has the spotlight now, along with those who’ll run for national office. Infographics by Elliud Barcelona Research and written by Rex Salvador I Edited by Jay Paul Carlos
The Department of Labor and Employment has released Advisory No. 08 Series of 2015 to guide employers in issuing payment of wages, and inform workers of their privileges for the special (non-working) holiday on 25 February 2016. This is in observance of the 30th Edsa People Power Revolution. The Labor Advisory keeps in step with the Proclamation No. 1071 issued by President Benigno S. Aquino III on 8 July 2015. “The rules for pay on […]
Binalaan ng Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) sa Zamboanga City ang publiko laban sa bushfire kasunod ng tumitinding El Niño phenomenon. Ayon kay City Fire Marshal Chief Inspector Clint Cha, dapat mag-ingat ang mga mamamayan sa pagsusunog ng mga basura at damo sa komunidad. (Agila Probinsya)
QUEZON City, Philippines (January 19) – This 2016, the application of Civil Service Exam for Professional and Sub-professional Paper-and-Pencil Test (CSE PPT) is now available for the scheduled exam, first batch of which is on April 17 while the second batch is on October 23. For April 17, the filing has already started last November 9, 2015 and the deadline will be on February 25, 2016. However, for October 23, the start of the filing is […]
After intercepting several shipments of fake medicine from China in the Manila International Cargo Port, the Bureau of Customs asked the public to be careful in buying medicine. The BOC was able to intercept 5 million fake Biogesic tablets and 1 million fake Solmux capsules. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
A Palace official on Sunday underscored the importance of the total gun ban during the election period for the May 2016 national and local polls. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) set the election period from January 10 to June 8, 2016. Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma Jr. said prohibiting the carrying of firearms and other deadly weapons during the election period is one of the most effective ways to ensure the safety of the public as […]
