Driver’s License Exam now translated in local Filipino languages
The Philippine Driver's License Examination will now be translated to local Filipino languages following the directive of the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
Sea Ambulance helps patients in Quezon quickly reach medical facilities
Sea ambulances plying the waters off Quezon are helping patients in the island barangays of the province have much-needed access to medical facilities.
Child Safety in Motor Vehicles rules and regulations all set for implementation
The Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act of 2019 is all set for implementation as the rules and regulations for private vehicles carrying children were recently signed.
All women including transwomen are stars on Women’s Day at National Planetarium
All women of sizes and colors, including transwomen, can now enjoy shows in the National Planetarium for free!
Surigao to Agusan farm-to-market road to cut travel time by more than 1 hour
Farmers in Surigao and Agusan provinces in the Caraga region of Mindanao will soon enjoy a new farm-to-market road that promises to cut travel time to 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Philippines begins Lenten Season, adjusts traditional practices to avoid transmission of COVID-19
The Philippines has begun the Lenten Season with Catholics still going to churches for Ash Wednesday and church leaders adjusting traditional practices amidst the COVID-19 concerns.
129-year-old Brick Railway Station in Malolos undergoes preservation and restoration
The 129-year-old Old Brick Station of the Philippine National Railway (PNR) in Malolos, Bulacan is now undergoing preservation and restoration side by side with the construction of a new modern station for the Manila-Clark Railway System.
3,000 Bataan farmers to benefit from farm tourism, tech and livelihood support
Over 3,000 farmers from Bataan province are expected to benefit from a three-pronged program that features farm tourism, use of satellite technology, and livelihood support.
Philippines’ 1st fire safety program for school children launched in Marikina City
The first fire safety program for school children in the Philippines was launched in Marikina City, ahead of Fire Prevention Month in March.
Sorsogon’s deaf and blind school children to benefit from PHL-US 1st Inclusive Education Center
Sorsogon's deaf and blind school children are benefiting from the first-ever Inclusive Resource Education Center set up in the Philippines.
Bulacan’s newly opened Sitio Brown Bridge to improve access for students and farmers
Bulacan's Sitio Brown Bridge in Malapad na Parang is expected to improve and provide safer access for students going to school and farmers bringing their harvest to the market.
Mental Health now part of medical support for Filipino workers
Mental health was made officially part of medical support given to Filipino workers with the passing of a labor order that implements the National Mental Health Act.