On this day, May 26, in 1859, Felipe Agoncillo, diplomat, lawyer and revolutionary leader was born in Taal, Batangas. For his attempt to broker American recognition of Philippine independence in 1898, Agoncillo is considered the first diplomat of an independent Philippines. The DFA recognizes Agoncillo through the Felipe Agoncillo Lifetime Service Award, given every year to retiring… Read More »
Do you have an idea on what is the penalty for not wearing a helmet on a motorcycle in the Philippines? The Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009 or RA No.10054 provides that all motorcycle riders, including drivers and back riders, shall at all times wear standard protective motorcycle helmets while driving, whether long or short drives, in any… Read More »
RA No.11310 shall be known as an Act Institutionalizing The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program is a conditional cash transfer (CCT) program that provides cash to beneficiary households, subject to compliance with program conditionalities. The Pantawid Pamilya is central to the Philippine government’s poverty reduction and social protection strategy. Since its inception in… Read More »
BFAR has lifted the Philippine shellfish ban in the coastal waters of Bolinao and Anda in Pangasinan. The lifting of the shellfish ban is contained in the Regional Shellfish Advisory No. 3 issued on May 21, 2019, stating that shellfish harvested from these areas are now safe for human consumption. The coastal waters of Bolinao and Anda in… Read More »
Any person caught by the land transportation office (LTO) or any of its deputized agents like deputized PNP personnel, MMDA traffic enforcers and others, driving in the Philippines without a valid driver’s license is liable to pay a fine worth Php3000. This includes driving with an expired license, revoked license, suspended license, inappropriate driver’s license, tourist driving… Read More »