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PTFOMS Welcomes Philippines’ Highest Ranking in 21 Years on World Press Freedom Index
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) is pleased to announce that the Philippines has achieved its highest ranking in 21 years on the World Press Freedom Index, as released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The country now stands at 116th place out of 180 countries and territories, a notable rise from 134th in 2024, signaling significant enhancements in press freedom.
DAR, PNPA Pinagtibay Muli ang Ugnayan Para Labanan ang Gutom at Kahirapan
Muling pinalakas ng Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) at Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) ang kanilang ugnayan, matapos lagdaan ng huli at dalawang Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organizations (ARBO) mula Cavite—ang Tres Cruces Farmers Association, Inc. at Daine 1 and 2 Farmers Association, Inc. ang kasunduan noong Abril 21, 2025.
Gatchalian hinimok ang DOE, ERC na siguruhing may kuryente sa araw ng eleksyon
Hinimok ni Senador Win Gatchalian ang Department of Energy (DOE) at Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) na tiyaking walang patid ang suplay ng kuryente sa buong bansa sa Mayo 12, kasabay ng babala na anumang pagkaantala ng kuryente ay maaaring makompromiso ang integridad ng halalan.
PAGBABA NG INTEREST RATE SA SSS CALAMITY LOANS IPINAGUTOS NI PBBM
IPINAGUTOS ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang pagbawas o pagbaba ng interest rates sa calamity loan ng Social Security System o SSS upang ibsan ang financial burden at mabawasan ang kahirapan ng mga Filipino.
Bajaj Maxima Z: I-Level Up ang Summer BarkadAdventure!
Whether it’s a last-minute ayaan to the beach or a spontaneous “tara” na nauwi sa road trip, Bajaj Maxima Z ang go-to ride ng bawat tropang laging game sa adventure. Tara na’t alamin kung paano nag-enjoy ang barkada ni Mac Creus ngayong summer at bakit Bajaj Maxima Z ang bida sa bawat BarkadAdventure.
Pag-IBIG Fund, NHA, SHFC Partner to Build Nearly 8,000 Homes Under 4PH Program
The Pag-IBIG Fund, National Housing Authority (NHA) and the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) signed an agreement on Labor Day to construct almost 8,000 housing units in major cities as part of the government’s flagship Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino or 4PH Program.
Pag-IBIG Raises Cash Loan Entitlement, Eases Access for Members
Pag-IBIG Fund has upgraded its popular Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL), enabling members to borrow more, qualify sooner, and enjoy increased flexibility, affirming its dedication to supporting the financial needs of Filipino workers.
𝟖𝟗-𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐎𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐆, 𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐎
BINARIL at napaslang ang chairman emeritus ng Publishers Association of the Philippines Inc. (PAPI) na si Juan Dayang, 89 anyos, sa kanyang tahanan sa Casa Dayang, Villa Salvacion, Kalibo, Aklan, dakong 8:00 pm kagabi, Martes, 29 Abril.
Pag-IBIG Home Equity Appreciation Loan: Dagdag Pondo para sa Housing Loan Borrowers
Mas pinadali at lalong mas abot-kaya ang pag-avail ng dagdag na pondo para sa mga miyembro ng Pag-IBIG na may housing loan, sa tulong ng Home Equity Appreciation Loan o Pag-IBIG HEAL.
Landers Opens First-Ever Store in Cavite with Grand Launch at Vermosa on April 23
Premium membership shopping has finally arrived in Cavite!
Landers Superstore, the fastest growing membership store in the country, proudly marks another milestone with the grand opening of Landers Vermosa – its first-ever store in the province and its 15th store nationwide.
Re-election bid ni Mayor Honey inendorso ng CTAP
INENDORSO ng Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (CTAP) na binubuo ng libo-libong truck owners, operators at workers na naka-base sa Maynila, ang kandidatura ni re-electionist Mayor Honey Lacuna, at sinabi na tanging ang kanyang administrasyon lang ang nakalutas ng matitindi nilang suliranin at iba’t-ibang uri ng panggigipit na kanilang naranasan noong panahon ng dating alkalde ng Maynila, lalo na ang mga extortion activities.
Hidden Gem for Two: Why Sogo Food Restaurant is a Surprisingly Perfect Date Spot
When it comes to date night, it’s easy to default to the usual spots. But sometimes, the most memorable moments happen in the places you least expect. Inside the walls of Hotel Sogo long known for comfort and convenience is an unexpected culinary find: the Sogo Food Restaurant.
MARAWI DIGITAL LEARNING PROGRAM
ISANG magandang pagkakataon ang nakatakdang maganap sa Marawi at ito ay sa pamamagitan ng digital learning program.
From endings to beginnings: SB19 concludes EP trilogy with Simula at Wakas
Celebrating a journey marked by shared experience, invaluable wisdom, and artistic growth, SB19 returns with the release of their third EP, Simula at Wakas—out on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. Their highly anticipated body of work captures the band’s evolution as artists and individuals, honoring the past while stepping boldly into the future.
Pag-IBIG Fund offers cash prizes to MPL borrowers, company representatives in new promos for 2025
Pag-IBIG Fund has launched two new raffle promos aimed at increasing members’ awareness of the benefits and favorable terms of the Pag-IBIG Multi-Purpose Loan (Pag-IBIG MPL), while encouraging greater employer engagement — further strengthening its efforts to provide timely financial support to members nationwide.
Bagong Bahay—Bagong Buhay Para sa mga Pamilyang Pilipino
Nagpahayag ng kumpiyansa si Kalihim Jose Rizalino L. Acuzar ng Department of Housing and Urban Development (DHSUD) na ang administrasyon ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. ay mabilis na makapaghahatid ng dagdag-pabahay sa estilong condominium na may mga makabagong pasilidad. Parehong nagbigay ng direktiba sina Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. at Secretary Acuzar para sa mabilis na pagpapatupad ng mga proyektong pabahay sa buong bansa.
4PH Government Flagship Program Takes a Leap Towards Housing and Urban Development
Launched in September 2022 under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program has made substantial headway. Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), which oversees the implementation of this program, recently expressed confidence that 4PH will be able to significantly narrow down the big housing backlog in the country.
THE HEAT IS ON
Just as I arrived from a five-day humanitarian mission cum vacation in Basilan and Zamboanga, I decided to travel straight to Marikina to spend the remaining days of the Holy Week with family and relatives. The sudden shift in climate hit me hard—quite literally.
Zeinab Harake shares importance of self-image at OK2BE empowered together
Betting on yourself is one of the best decisions one can ever make in this lifetime, as the one person who can benefit from doing so is you.
Enchanted Kingdom treats Filipinos with magic and family fun at Eldar’s Easter Adventure
Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, introduces yet another magical twist to the classic tradition of egg hunting at Eldar’s Easter Adventure on April 20, Sunday.
DBP eyes expanded partnerships for NG reforestation drive
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) would aggressively expand its network of sectoral partners and linkages as the Bank aims to ramp up support to the National Government’s efforts to rehabilitate and improve forest cover in key areas across the country, a top official said.
Mga kinatawan ng LTO, PPA at PITX nagpaalala sa mga pasahero ngayong Semana Santa
NAGBIGAY ng kani-kanilang update at mga mahahalagang paalala sina Land Transportation Office (LTO) Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor Mendoza II, Philippine Port Authority (PPA) Spokesperson Eunice Samonte at Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) Spokesperson Jason Salvador, sa mga pasahero bilang paghahanda sa pagdagsa ng mga bibiyahe ngayong Semana Santa.
Walang Katotohanan sa Umano’y Pang-aabuso sa PWD sa Pasig
Isang residente ng Lungsod ng Pasig na lumahok sa pamamahagi ng bigas—kung saan na-interview ang viral na person with disability (PWD)—ang nagsabing hindi pinilit o inabuso ang babae upang siraan si Mayor Vico Sotto ng Pasig.
Groundbreaking ng bagong OsTon pinangunahan nina Mayor Honey, VM Yul at Cong. CRV
PINANGUNAHAN nina Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, Vice Mayor Yul Servo at Congressman Rolan ‘CRV’ Valeriano (2nd district) ang groundbreaking ng “Bagong Ospital ng Tondo (OsTon)” kung saan mae-enjoy na ng mga residente ang moderno, mas malaking pasilidad, expanded health care access at mas maraming iba’t-ibang uri ng serbisyong medikal na may kaugnayan sa maternal and child health, emergency and surgial care.
Isabela Province joins NHMFC’s BERDE Program, 3% interest rate offered for green-certified housing projects
The National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC) marked another milestone in its initiatives for sustainable housing with the signing of a Green Covenant with Uanjelle Land, Inc., and Stagno Properties represented by Former Isabela Governor Faustino Dy, Jr. for the participation of the Cathedral Village Project in NHMFC’s Building Eligible Resilient Dwelling for Everyone (BERDE) Program.
Champions Water Stewardship Year-Round
Cebu, Philippines – At AboitizPower, World Water Day is more than just a calendar event—it’s a reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve one of our most vital resources. Sites across the Visayas marked the global celebration with tangible action, showing that the call for sustainable water management is more urgent than ever and goes far beyond a single day.
TIEZA Honors War Heroes with Series of Events at Mt. Samat Shrine
April 10, 2025 Pilar, Bataan — In honor of the 83rd year of celebrating Araw ng Kagitingan, the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), through the Mt. Samat Flagship Tourism Enterprise Zone (MS-FTEZ) Office, proudly presented the newly completed Underground Museum at the historic Mt. Samat National Shrine in Pilar, Bataan.
Experience the Richness of Filipino Flavor at the 2025 DTI Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the official opening ceremony of the 2025 DTI Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair, a five-day celebration of Filipino culinary heritage and innovation.
Cash Gift Imbes na Cake Hiling ng mga Senior kay Mayor Honey
GOOD news para sa mga senior citizens ng Maynila! Request granted na ni
Mayor Honey Lacuna ang kanilang kahilingan na sa halip na birthday cake mula sa pamahalaang lungsod, ay cash gift na lang ang kanilang matanggap sa kanilang kaarawan.
