The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
On this day, May 28, in 1898, the Battle of Alapan in Imus, Cavite ensued between the Philippine Revolutionary Army and the Spanish troops led by Leopoldo Garcia Peña. Outnumbered and short on ammunition, the Spanish troops surrendered. They were brought to the Teatro Caviteño at Cavite Nuevo where the prisoners were presented to … Read more
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 … 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 … 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 … Read more
The Senate Bill Number 1571 or the Alternative Working Arrangement Bill passed the third reading of the Senate of the Philippines. This proposed bill will provide flexible work arrangements for Filipino workers. The lawmakers pushing for this bill believe in modern times and technology, it is more helpful for Filipino workers and employers to … Read more