Davao City to distribute 300 more laptops for ‘sibling students’ DAVAO CITY – The city government here is set to turn over 300 laptops to indigent students under its “Student Siblings Laptop Sharing Project” on Oct. 16, an official said Thursday.Norman Baloro, the spokesperson for the project, said the laptops will be given out to … Continue reading Davao City to distribute 300 more laptops for ‘sibling students’ | #Philippines

Raps set vs. perpetrators of UCBP cyber heist MANILA – Officials of the United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) are set to file charges against the perpetrators of the cyber theft that cost the bank some PHP167 billion in June 2020.Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno, in a virtual briefing Thursday, said the National … Continue reading Raps set vs. perpetrators of UCBP cyber heist | #Philippines

RTL funds RCEF, other agri programs MANILA – The revenues collected from the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) are not only funneled to Rice Competitiveness and Enhancement Fund (RCEF) but also other programs that will further boost the agriculture sector.RTL, which took effect in March last year, mandates the allocation of PHP10 billion annually for RCEF.Finance Assistant Secretary … Continue reading RTL funds RCEF, other agri programs | #Philippines

Feeding program for students to continue amid pandemic MANILA – The feeding program for children will continue despite blended learning approaches in schools amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, Malacañang said Thursday.In a Palace press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said instead of preparing hot meals for students, nutritious food products will be delivered to … Continue reading Feeding program for students to continue amid pandemic | #Philippines

DTI chief underscores need to bring back consumer confidence MANILA – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez underscored on Thursday the importance of safe reopening of businesses to bring back consumer confidence.At the launch of the “Ingat Angat Tayong Lahat” campaign, Lopez noted that despite the government allowing the reopening of many businesses … Continue reading DTI chief underscores need to bring back consumer confidence | #Philippines

DTI chief underscores need to bring back consumer confidence MANILA – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez underscored on Thursday the importance of safe reopening of businesses to bring back consumer confidence.At the launch of the “Ingat Angat Tayong Lahat” campaign, Lopez noted that despite the government allowing the reopening of many businesses … Continue reading DTI chief underscores need to bring back consumer confidence | #Philippines

DTI chief underscores need to bring back consumer confidence MANILA – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez underscored on Thursday the importance of safe reopening of businesses to bring back consumer confidence.At the launch of the “Ingat Angat Tayong Lahat” campaign, Lopez noted that despite the government allowing the reopening of many businesses … Continue reading DTI chief underscores need to bring back consumer confidence | #Philippines

Get your kids vaccinated for measles: Palace MANILA – Malacañang on Thursday urged parents to get their children vaccinated for measles following predictions of a possible measles outbreak in 2021.Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque allayed fears against the government’s immunization campaign, saying a measles vaccine is one of the “oldest” vaccines to be used globally.“Ang mensahe … Continue reading Get your kids vaccinated for measles: Palace | #Philippines

Diokno eyes digital bank policies before year-end MANILA – Policies on the establishment of digital banks are expected to be ready before end-2020, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said on Thursday.“The BSP is in the final stages of the policy formulation process. We hope to issue the policy before the end of … Continue reading Diokno eyes digital bank policies before year-end | #Philippines

Cebu town mayor bares plans for fishery, tourism dev't CEBU CITY – The municipality of Bantayan in Cebu’s northernmost island is planning to develop a multi-species hatchery for fishermen, and build a pilgrimage to promote religious tourism in the coastal town.These plans were revealed by Bantayan Mayor Arthur Despi during Thursday's Laging Handa public briefing … Continue reading Cebu town mayor bares plans for fishery, tourism dev’t | #Philippines

Peso, stocks rise on positive news here, overseas MANILA – Assurance that passage of the proposed 2021 national budget will not be hampered by the House of Representatives’ session suspension partly resulted to the sideways close of the peso and the rise of the Philippines’ main stocks index Thursday.The local currency finished the day’s trade at … Continue reading Peso, stocks rise on positive news here, overseas | #Philippines

DTI-Russia talks on vaccine production make headway MANILA – Discussions on the trial and possible manufacture of the Russian Covid-19 vaccine in the Philippines are progressing as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Russian embassy here are set for another round of talks on the matter next month.This, after DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez … Continue reading DTI-Russia talks on vaccine production make headway | #Philippines

DOLE keen on extending rehiring period for 3 months MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is likely to extend to only three months the period for companies to rehire workers displaced by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.“I also wrote to labor groups (regarding the matter) and I said I will come … Continue reading DOLE keen on extending rehiring period for 3 months | #Philippines

Daytime videoke, karaoke now banned in Manila MANILA – Daytime use of videoke and karaoke is now banned in the city of Manila from 7 a.m. up to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday.This after Manila Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso signed Ordinance 8688 on Thursday ordering all barangay officials and police officers to implement the … Continue reading Daytime videoke, karaoke now banned in Manila | #Philippines

DSWD chief says 2.9M indigent seniors receive gov’t aid MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Bautista on Thursday said they have so far provided assistance to some 2,907,520 indigent senior citizens this year.“This is under the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens (SocPen) program of the agency which is worth … Continue reading DSWD chief says 2.9M indigent seniors receive gov’t aid | #Philippines