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breast milk

Although there are breastfeeding-related laws and policies in the Philippines, the campaign still needs more support.

Being a mother is a big role in every family. They are also the ones who breastfeed and it is a hard thing to do. It is great for babies to be supplied by their Mothers Milk but not all can supply. There are laws about breastfeeding that we don’

scholarships

Over P3.41 billion is released by DBM to support Filipino students in technical and vocational institutions.

Most of us want to finish  a degree or even a vocational course but as we all know it is hard to study if you don't have the money to pay for the tuition so most of us are waiting for scholarships. A Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) for P3.

sugar

Imported sugar will lower retail prices by 84 percent with 440,000 MT.

This may be the answer to lowering the price of sugar. The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) anticipates that the importation of 440,000 metric tons of refined sugar will result in an 85 percent decrease in the suggested retail price for the product in the market. However, Pablo Luis Azcona,

weddings

Survey finds that couples prefer sacrament to 'extravagant' church weddings.

Getting married at the church can be a bit expensive as they say, so couples stay as couples or if they have a bit of money they get married to a judge  or wait for the Kasalang bayan. According to the latest Veritas Truth Survey (VTS) conducted by Radio Veritas

West Philippine Sea

AFP intensifying presence in West Philippines Sea

To ensure that territorial defense remains a top priority, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is increasing its presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) even during President Marcos' scheduled visit to China this week. While the President travels to China for a state visit and a meeting with

mandarin

Lawmaker desires that schools teach Mandarin

We have english, Filipino as our language to learn and adding another language is something to think about. House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan wants Mandarin Chinese to be taught in schools across the country. He claimed that learning Mandarin would enable future workers to enter new lucrative labor markets in

priest

Nicaraguan conspiracy court sentences five priests to ten years in prison

A Nicaraguan court sentenced four Roman Catholic priests to ten years in prison on conspiracy charges stemming from long-standing government claims that the church supported illegal pro-democracy protests. A human rights organization in the Central American country quickly condemned the sentences handed down Monday and made public by Legal Defense

unemployed

In December 2022, the unemployment rate dipped a tad to 4.3%.

Finding a job can still be hard nowadays and According to preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the unemployment rate in the Philippines increased to 4.3 percent in December 2022 from 4.2 percent in November, despite the holiday season peaking. In a briefing, National Statistician Dennis Mapa

amihan

The northeast monsoon will prevail over Luzon, with isolated thunderstorms possible in VisMin over the next 24 hours.

We are still stuck in cold season. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the northeast monsoon will prevail over Luzon in the next 24 hours, while localized thunderstorms may affect parts of Visayas and Mindanao. According to PAGASA weather specialist Obet Badrina, the northeast monsoon,

Germany abolishes the requirement for masks in public transportation

Germany finally ends the use of masks in public transport. From Thursday, passengers on German public transportation will be able to travel bare-faced for the first time in nearly three years, with the requirement to wear masks to protect against COVID-19 infections being lifted nationwide. The requirement to wear masks

shell

On February 7th, the cost of petroleum products will drop by as much as P3.

The rollback we all needed will take place on February 7. Diesel prices will be reduced by up to P3 per liter, according to an announcement made by oil companies on Monday. Here are the list of oil companies  so you can be ready tomorrow to fill up your vehicles.

Disney

Disney's Holiday advertisement will bring you an experience of what it's like to have Christmas in the Philippines.

Christmas is around the corner and seeing the newest advertisement for Disney will make you see how the Philippines celebrate Christmas. It is available on youtube disney and other social media platforms. It is worth it to watch it will touch on your soul and made you cry like a

onion

Japan Home Centre are accepting real onion as payment

Onions here in the Philippines are expensive and everyone will surely agree. The Japan Home Centre decided to accept onions as payments so if you have onions or you have a field of onions this is the store you need to go this weekend and buy some home necessities in

PMI

MANUFACTURING activity continued to improve at the start of 2023 with the PMI gaining for a third month in a row.

S&P Global reported on Wednesday that the S&P Philippines Manufacturing PMI rose to a seven-month high of 53.5 in January, up from 53.1 the previous month. The result "signaled strong gains across the... sector at the beginning of 2023," it said in a statement.

Nation

UP suggest a better way to rehabilitate the Manila bay and it can help the environment.

The rehabilitation of Manila bay has been the talk in the news in weeks. Turning the sand into white using dolomite made everyone happy and some angry.

eggs

DOH has advised the public against using frozen eggs as a fresh egg substitute since it may be harmful to their health.

Eggs are a bit expensive nowadays but it is one of the easiest foods to cook. You boil, fry, poach and make your dessert or pasta creamy and over the top. Some of us want to buy eggs even though it is expensive so they rather buy the frozen ones

WHO

WHO states that Covid is still a global emergency.

The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 pandemic to be a global health emergency. But that may not be the case for much longer. The WHO decision comes exactly three years after COVID-19 was declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) for the first time. It follows

tourists

To increase the number of visitors to the country, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund Program's implementation by 2024.

In an effort to increase tourist arrivals in the Philippines, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved the implementation of the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund Program for foreign tourists by 2024. According to the Presidential Communications Office, the President made the decision based on the recommendation of the PSAC tourism

pets

Beginning in February, pet owners are permitted to take their animals on LRT-2 trains.

Commuting can be difficult for Fur parents. Some people booked a grab just to get to their destination with their pets, but it was expensive. Most people don't want to be with your pets if you commute by bus, train, or jeepney. Mostly because they believe they will bite or

News

Onions are now being poured into public markets by DA, but the retail cost of the bulbs is still high

If you thought that we have a low demand for onions that causes the price to be high, well you are wrong. THE Department of Agriculture has begun to stockpile onions in public markets, but retail prices for the bulbs remain high. According to the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI)

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Covid-19

Johnson & Johnson is the vaccine that will potentially the answer to the fight against Coronavirus and it prevents hospitalizations and keeps people from dying.

Clinical trial data show that J&J’s vaccine is 66% effective overall at protecting against Covid, compared with about 95% for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

Mayor Vico

The hardworking and selfless Mayor Vico, was awarded the International Anticorruption Champions Award launched by the United States.

Photo by mannyb on unsplash The hardworking and selfless Mayor of Pasig known as Mayor Vico was now one of the 12 recipients of the International Anticorruption Champions Award launched by United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken under the administration of the President of the United States. You will

face to face classes

No to Face-to-Face classes as per Duterte

Students will still be at their home to attend classes as President Rodrigo Duterte does not approve the proposal to resume in-person classes since the vaccine is still pending. “Nagdesisyon na po ang Presidente, wala pa rin po tayong face-to-face classes sa bansa,” presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said in an

Makati

A 5-Star hotel Makati Shari-La will temporarily close starting on February 1

The hotel operator said that it would open Makati Shangri-La at an unspecified later date, “when business conditions have improved.”