MANILA, March 13 — The Department of Education (DepEd) is reiterating its call to all elementary and secondary schools to keep its graduation or completion rites simple. In the recently issued Department Order (DO) No. 8, series 2017, Secretary Leonor Briones said that this is in line with the government’s austerity program. “Graduation rites should […]
Bill seeks ban on spanking, other physical discipline of children
MANILA, March 12 — A measure was filed in the Senate seeking to ban spanking, shaking, paddling and other physical discipline to punish children. Detained Sen. Leila de Lima filed Senate Bill (SB) No. 1348 or the “Anti-Corporal Punishment Act of 2017 which aims to shield Filipino children from corporal punishment and all other forms […]
House committee OKs bill on free irrigation for farmers
MANILA — A bill seeking to provide free irrigation services to farmers has hurdled the committee level at the House of Representatives. According to a statement on Thursday, the House committee on agriculture and food has approved the substitute bill consolidating 29 measures, all of which seek to strengthen assistance to farmers, agrarian reform farmers, […]
The Commander-in-Chief
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shakes the hands of 2Lt. Daniel De Guzman, one of the soldiers wounded-in-action in an encounter with the New Peoples Army recently. The President awarded the Wounded Personnel medal to the soldiers during his visit at Camp Evangelista Station Hospital in Cagayan de Oro City on March 3, 2017.ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo
DSWD, 2 Davao state-run hospitals ink deal on PHP300-M free medicine program
DAVAO CITY, March 3 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) – Region 11 and the two regional hospitals in Davao sealed Friday the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the implementation of the PHP300-million “Libreng Gamot” program of President Rodrigo Duterte. Of the PHP 300 million, the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) […]
Five new bird flu outbreaks reported at farms in Taiwan
BEIJING, March 4 (PNA/Sputnik) — Five new hotbeds of avian influenza, also known as bird flu, have been identified at Taiwanese farms, local media reported on Saturday. The H5N2 and H5N8 virus strains were registered at five affected farms and birds were put to death at two of the farms, the Taiwanese Central News Agency […]
Meeting at the Peoples Palace
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte meets with officials of the Department of Health, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office at the President’s Hall in Malacañan Palace on March 1, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
‘Selfie’ with the President
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte grants a photo opportunity with guests during the launch of the Bangsamoro Transition Commission at the Waterfront Insular Hotel in Davao City on February 24, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
Well-wishes
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte extends his well-wishes to the newly-wed couple Senior Inspector Alvin Hosmillo and Senior Inspector Alnieza Kinang-Hosmillo during the reception at the Astoria Regency Convention Center in Zamboanga City on February 12, 2017. The President is one of the principal sponsors for the Kinang-Hosmillo nuptials. The couple caught the public’s eye after Hosmillo made a public proposal to Kinang who was among the aide-de-camp of the President during an event at the Police Regional Office 13 sometime in October last year. ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo
Solemn moment
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte spends a solemn moment at the grave of his mother Soledad ‘Nanay Soling’ Duterte at the Davao Catholic Cemetery to commemorate her death anniversary on February 4, 2017. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/ Presidential Photo
Miss U bets help NGO pack 3,600 meals for pregnant, lactating women
MANILA, Jan. 18 (PNA) — While some Miss Universe are enjoying the cool breeze and warmth of Cordillerans in Baguio City Wednesday, others are in Manila to support a non-government organization to help deliver around 3,600 meals to women in need. At least 56 candidates gathered at the Conrad Hotel in Pasay City to help […]
PICTURES: PRRD Visits Wake of Captain Clinton Capio
President Rodrigo Duterte visits the wake of the late Captain Clinton Capio at the mortuary of the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio on January 16, 2017. Capio, a Philippine Military Academy Class 2006, was killed in a clash with the Abu Sayaff members last Thursday. KING RODRIGUEZ/ Presidential Photos
ASEAN Commemorative Coin
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. unveil the commemorative coin for the Philippines’ Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairmanship for 2017 during a ceremony at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City on January 15, 2017. RENE LUMAWAG/Presidential Photo