Events
PH Pavilion art exhibit in Venice pays homage to Mt. Banahaw
April 19, 2024, 2:54 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Pavilion's 60th International Art Exhibition-La Biennale di Venezia in Artiglierie, Arsenale, Venice, Italy was unveiled on Friday with the enduring legacy of mystical Mt. Banahaw in full display through evocative artworks. With the theme “Sa kabila ng tabing lamang sa… Read More
HWPL to highlight core initiatives in 2nd Nat'l Peace Convention
April 15, 2024, 10:14 pm
MANILA – The Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) Philippines announced on Monday that it is all set for the 2nd National Peace Convention to be held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on April 20, 2024. Themed "A Symposium of Peace… Read More
PH book festival set April 25; entrance free to public
April 11, 2024, 6:22 pm
MANILA – The National Book Development Board (NBDB) will kick-off one of the country’s largest book fairs, highlighting the rich Filipino literature and culture. The government body, tasked to develop the country's book publishing industry, will open the second Philippine Book Festival at the… Read More
8 student directors to showcase works in 2024 Manila Film Festival
April 8, 2024, 5:49 pm
MANILA – Eight aspiring film directors who are students from different colleges and universities have been named as finalists of "The Manila Film Festival 2024". Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, in a press briefing during the festival's launch at the City Hall on Monday, said each student would… Read More
Nominations for 2024 outstanding gov’t workers open till March 31
March 20, 2024, 6:57 am
MANILA – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded heads of government agencies, human resources management offices, and the public that nomination for deserving government officials and employees for the 2024 Search for Outstanding Government Workers is still open till March 31. “Let us… Read More
Cardinal Advincula to lead Manila Cathedral's Holy Week activities
March 15, 2024, 1:24 pm
MANILA – Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula will celebrate the Palm Sunday Mass at Manila Cathedral in Intramuros on March 24 at 8 a.m., marking the start of the Holy Week observance. The prelate will also celebrate the Chrism Mass at 7 a.m. on Maundy Thursday (March 28), according to an… Read More
CSC lauds teachers, gov’t workers for successful conduct of CSE
March 14, 2024, 2:09 pm
MANILA – Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles has commended the commitment of public school teachers and other government employees who served as test administrators in the March 3 Career Service Exam – Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT). “Nais kong bigyan ng pagkilala at… Read More
Applications for local treasury, fire, jail officer exams end Apr 3
March 14, 2024, 10:36 am
MANILA – Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles announced that the application period for the June 2, 2024 Fire Officer Examination (FOE), Penology Officer Examination (POE), and Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) is open until April 3. "We are pleased to… Read More
DOJ calls for collective action in women's empowerment campaign
March 11, 2024, 10:02 pm
MANILA – Department of Justice (DOJ) Assistant Secretary Michelle Ann Lapuz has stressed the importance of collective effort in achieving gender equality and eradicating violence against women and children. Lapuz spoke at the Philippine Information Agency's (PIA) International Women's Day… Read More
OCD: Q1 nat'l quake drill set March 25
March 6, 2024, 9:49 am
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has announced that the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) for the first quarter of this year will be held on March 25. In a Facebook post on Tuesday night, the agency called on the public to join the drill set at 9 a.m. by performing the… Read More
DepEd lauds role of ERJHS alumni in student dev’t
March 6, 2024, 5:33 am
MANILA – Alumni provide inspiration and serve as good role models for new generation of students. This was stressed by Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Carleen Sedilla as she hailed the 10 “Most Outstanding Alumni” of the E. Rodriguez Jr High School in… Read More
Women's Day: Free entrance to Fort Santiago and more
March 2, 2024, 2:00 pm
MANILA – The Intramuros Administration (IA) is waiving the entrance fee to all its sites for women and girls on March 8 to mark the 2024 International Women's Day (IWD). On top of the popular Fort Santiago, visitors will have free access to Casa Manila Museum, Baluarte de San Diego, and the… Read More
Up to P15-K up for grabs in PAGASA's poster-making tilt
February 29, 2024, 8:11 pm
MANILA – College students could win up to PHP15,000 in the weather bureau's on-the-spot poster-making contest this March 16 in Quezon City. In line with the celebration of World Meteorological Day, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is… Read More
Australia awards outstanding Australia-educated Filipinos
February 28, 2024, 9:34 am
MANILA – The Australian Embassy in the Philippines has recognized the achievements of outstanding Australia-educated Filipinos at the annual Australia Alumni Excellence Awards last Feb. 26. Australian Chargé d'Affaires Dr. Moya Collett said the Australia Global Alumni community is an important… Read More
Albay youth learn art of storytelling, photography from experts
February 26, 2024, 3:13 pm
DARAGA, Albay – At least 200 youth from this town learned the ropes of scriptwriting, directing, acting, cinematography, and photojournalism from industry experts in a five-day cultural media heritage workshop sponsored by the local government unit (LGU). The training which ended Monday trained… Read More
All systems go for ‘NPC Concert for a Cause’ on Feb. 25
February 23, 2024, 4:57 pm
MANILA – The National Press Club (NPC) of the Philippines is set to hold a “Concert for a Cause: Harana ng Pagibig” on Feb. 25 at the NPC Grounds, Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila. “This much-anticipated event aims to raise funds for the renovation of NPC facilities, including the… Read More
'Black Eagles' air shows to mark 75 years of PH-S. Korea ties
February 23, 2024, 11:54 am
MANILA – The Republic of Korea Air Force's (ROKAF) aerobatic unit "Black Eagles" will visit the country next month for a series of air shows to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and South Korea. In an advisory Friday, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) said… Read More
Navy Commodore, 9 others named ERJHS outstanding alumni
February 19, 2024, 2:21 pm
MANILA – The Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. High School (ERJHS) will pay tribute to "10 Most Outstanding Alumni" during its 72nd Foundation Day and Grand Alumni Homecoming on Feb. 23-25. The 10 awardees are Philippine Navy Commodore Albert Mogol of Batch 78 (military service), Monchie's Lechon… Read More
Relaunch of BSK program seeking to advance MSMEs set
February 14, 2024, 4:32 pm
MANILA – A relaunch of the Balikatan sa Kaunlaran (BSK) EntrePinoy Program has been set to advance micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by giving them access to marketing and networking opportunities. The program will be relaunched through the three-day EntrePinoy Expo on Feb. 23-25 at… Read More
Ilog na Lua exhibit showcases Pangasinenses artworks
February 13, 2024, 6:02 pm
DAGUPAN CITY – The sad love story of Matoor and Malamang, based on the Legend of Pantal River, comes to life through 10 artworks currently on exhibit at a mall here, in time for the love month and the arts month celebrations. The Ilog na Lua (River of Tears) exhibit features the visual artworks… Read More
