Crime rate in Parañaque continues to drop

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:54:01 +0000

CRIME rate in Metropolitan Manila has significantly decreased by 6 percent in volume and by 7.55 percent in the number of index crimes according to the Philippine News Agency on January 2020. Index crime refers to serious crimes such as murder, homicide, physical injury, robbery, rape, theft and carjacking. Police records show that in Parañaque […]

Read more

Marinduque celebrates centennial

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:52:07 +0000

ON February 16, the province of Marinduque recently kicked off the week-long festivities for its centennial founding anniversary with the unveiling of the plaque of the historic Boac Cathedral, declaring it an Important Cultural Property (ICP). Other major events include the unveiling of the Centennial Monument and the Bantayog-Wika ‒ an initiative of the National […]

Read more

SSS welcomes newest members of the Social Security Commission

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 02:40:11 +0000

State-run pension fund Social Security System (SSS) welcomes the appointment of (Ret.) Judge Manuel Argel, Jr. and Bai Norhata Macatbar-Alonto as the newest members of the Social Security Commission (SSC), the highest policy-making body of the Social Security System. Argel took his Oath of Office on September 24, 2019 while Alonto took hers on December […]

Read more

Energy family prepares for summer power situation

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 02:39:02 +0000

The Department of Energy (DoE) today led the energy family in assuring the public of concerted efforts to ensure the stable supply of power throughout the year, most especially during the summer season. “The DoE has been actively working with the entire energy family since November last year for all the necessary preparations, as well […]

Read more

Bridging education and employment

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 02:36:31 +0000

Undersecretary Ana Dione leads the labor department in supporting the creation of a national strategic workforce development plan during the conference held at Luxent Hotel, Quezon City. Attended by various stakeholders from the government, academe, and industry, the conference aims to establish unified vision and action to bridge the gap between education and employment onn […]

Read more

Duty Free Philippines, Keleo launch jewelry collection

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 02:34:23 +0000

Fast-growing diamond jewelry retailer, Keleo has recently launched its latest collection which is exclusively available at Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC). “It gives us great pride to be working with Keleo to exclusively sell their finest collection of jewelries in the Philippines. We could not be more grateful for their continued trust in making the […]

Read more

Noel Cabangon releases poignant new track ‘Pipiliin Pang Maghintay’ that will give all the feels

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 02:33:14 +0000

Multi-platinum recording artist Noel Cabangon returns with brand new single “Pipiliin Pang Maghintay” that is sure to give all the feels. The poignant track is about a love that just won’t be denied despite the odds, and serves as the singer/songwriter’s latest original composition. Inspired by beloved kundimans of yore, Cabangon’s new song promises to […]

Read more

The sparkling way to hydrate

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 02:31:55 +0000

If you are to believe most health gurus, beauty bloggers and wellness authorities, we’re supposed to be consuming anywhere from 7 to 12 glasses of water a day. That’s a lot of water. And let’s face it, water boredom can begin to set in. Sometimes your hydration needs a little bit of flavor and even […]

Read more

AXA extends payment due date for Taal victims

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 01:03:04 +0000

To offer help towards customers who may have been affected by the Taal volcano unrest, AXA Philippines extends the due date for premium payments to 90 days (instead of the usual 30 days) for policyholders in selected affected areas in Batangas, Cavite, and Laguna. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families who are […]

Read more