After the joyful end of 2019 and our lovely holidays, many of our countrymen who visited foreign places will be coming back to their work and their families, of course. But after reports of certain diseases spreading in few different parts of the world, it caused the Department of Health (DOH) to order tighter and […]
Government Agencies
Prohibition of Cellphone Use During Class Hours, Iterated by the DepEd
The Department of Education (DepEd) is the government's executive body in charge of the basic education (elementary to high school). DepEd Undersecretary Analyn Sevilla explained during an interview about the prohibition of cellphone use what the agency wants for the students and for the parents. She explains that the this act is mandated and is […]
The House of Representatives to Require Calorie Count and Nutritional Information From Restaurants
If you've been in other countries such as the United States of America, you'd notice that most restaurants there include the calorie count and nutritional information of the meals they serve. This is to make sure that the person who chose it is aware of what its composed of; for instance a whole meal of […]
Lower Fares For Motorcycle Taxis in Manila and Cebu, TWG
After the heat of the issue which involved Angkas, the motorcycle ride-hailing application to have an extended pilot test until March 2020, the technical working group (TWG) scrapped surged fees which will allow people to expect lower fares for motorcycles taxis in both Cebu and Manila. As per the TWG, they would like to see a dry […]
High Levels of Methanol Found in Five Lambanog Samples
Coconut wine, or more commonly known by our countrymen as lambanog is a popular concoction that many of us drink. Other than its rich alcoholic nature, it's also cheap, making it very affordable to people. Before, many issues came out about lambanog containing dangerous chemicals that can endanger the health of the people who drink it. That hoax […]
Four New Tax Bills Starting Next Year, Eyed by the House of Representatives
The Christmas season is at its peak and the Congress is looking to have a better new year for the state. As per their main tax officer, the House of Representatives is pushing for the approvals and effectivity of four new tax bills starting next year, 2020. After many years of feeling that tax has […]
The Philippines Seeks Help From Japanese Agency For the Subic Master Plan
The Philippine government has sought the ideas and expertise of the Japanese Agency, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the completion and development of hte Subic Master Plan. Many of you might not be aware of what the Subic Master Plan is - let us tell you quite a few details about it. Read: Visa-Free […]