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Use of maiden Name After Marriage in the Philippines Are married women obliged or required to use their husbands’ surnames? No. According to prevailing jurisprudence, “a married woman has the option, but not a duty, to use the surname of the husband.” Therefore, upon marriage, a married woman has the option to: Continuously use her … Read more

2022 Golden Goose Awardees Congratulations to our very own National Scientist Lourdes J. Cruz and Corresponding Member Baldomero M. Olivera! NS Cruz and CM Olivera are two of the extraordinary scientists who received this year’s Golden Goose Award for their remarkable discovery that hidden in cone snail’s potent venom is a non-opioid pain reliever. Their … Read more

Unofficial First President of the Philippines Andres Bonifacio also known as The Great Plebeian, Supremo of the Katipunan, the Father of the Philippine Revolution, and the Unofficial First President of the Philippines. You may want to read: Trial of Andres Bonifacio  

What is a visitorial power? A visitorial power is the capacity of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to inspect, visit, and enter warehouses where imported goods are stored. Under Republic Act No. 11469, the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, the President has the power to enforce measures to protect the people from hoarding, profiteering, … Read more

PBBM Agenda for Agriculture Agriculture is the first priority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in his Bangon Bayan Muli Platforms. As such, the Department of Agriculture is in full force with its goal to strengthen our food resources starting from research, to planting, to market, and to our homes. The PBBM Agenda for Agriculture … Read more