The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Aman Sinaya is a rival of Bathala. She is the goddess of the sea. There fighting resulted in the creation of the Philippine archipelago. She sent powerful waves to the god of heaven, which in turn was repaid by the massive slab of the earth. From here formed the islands and mountains, surrounded by … Read more
Tuberculosis is the top infectious killer in the Philippines. Every day, 70 Filipinos die from TB, although it is a curable disease. TB is the leading killer of people with HIV and a major cause of deaths related to antimicrobial resistance. About 1 million Filipinos have active TB disease, the 3rd highest prevalence rate in … Read more
What are the salient features of the Social Security Act of 2018? New Contribution rate and Monthly Salary Credit Mandatory OFW Coverage Unemployment/Involuntary Separation Benefit Contribution Penalty Condonation Program New Contribution rate and Monthly Salary Credit There will be a gradual increase in contribution to further strengthen the SSS funds. Starting in April 2019, … Read more
Comelec has given notice to all candidates and parties for the May 13, 2019 National and Local elections. The Commission on Elections reminds candidates to immediately remove all prohibited forms of election propaganda at least 72 hours before start of the campaign period. Otherwise, said candidate or party shall be presumed to have committed the … Read more
Take a look at the modern Land Transportation Office (LTO) robotic equipment used in the manufacture of vehicle license plates in the LTO plate-making facility in Quezon City.(DOT) Seven hundred (700) plates per hour can be produced by IDeROBOT, which now brings faster, more systematic and more secure plate making. It is estimated … Read more