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PNP to deploy 40,000 personnel to secure May 9 elections
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday security measures are all set as more than 40,000 police personnel will be deployed for the May 9 national and local elections, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. PNP chief Gen. Dionardo Carlos said this figure is still expec...
Enderun launches mobile app
Enderun Colleges recently introduced the Enderun app, an exclusive mobile phone app that offers students, faculty, employees, and alumni a new way to stay connected. The Enderun app revolutionises student life by introducing a fun and engaging way to stay connected through posts, videos and even pol...
Bill extends 2021 budget's validity until December 2022
The House of Representatives approved on second reading a proposal that would extend the availability of the 2021 national budget until December next year, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The lower chamber approved through voice voting House Bill 10373, authored by ACT-CIS Party-li...
Dominguez to speak at climate change summit
Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Carlos Dominguez III will lead the Philippine delegation to the 26th United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 26) in this city, where world leaders and other decision makers will gather starting Sunday to determine how to accelerate acti...
PLDT underscores innovation in the post-pandemic era
Businesses need to be agile across their operations and participate in digital ecosystems to succeed in the post-pandemic world according to the country’s largest integrated telecommunications provider PLDT. During the recent Franchise Asia Philippines Virtual Internation...
House supports VisMin genome center
The House of Representatives is committed to include the funding to expand the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) in Visayas and Mindanao in a renewed push for a third Bayanihan stimulus package, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The genome sequencing funding is one of the cheapest ...
SSS launches ExpreSSS e-learning portal
The Social Security System (SSS) now offers an online learning platform to all members, employers, and other stakeholders to learn about the benefits and services of the pension fund. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora Ignacio said the ExpreSSS e-Learning (ExSSSeL) Portal, which SSS l...
Water service restored in Caloocan village
West Zone concessionaire, Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) recently connected Purok Biyaya in Barangay 167 of Caloocan City to its water network, giving some 141 urban poor families access to a safe and affordable water supply, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. For almos...