Local News

How This Filipino-Made Rattan Chair Emerged As A Pop Culture Symbol To A Movement Figure

Society Magazine - October 12, 2019

What may seem like a regular rattan chair from the Philippines, actually gave birth to a massive pop-culture symbol. Rattan chairs offer a variety of...

Pangilinan: Mental Health Care Should Be Available At The Barangay Level

Society Magazine - October 12, 2019

Senator Francis Pangilinan said people experiencing depression or anxiety should not look too far for help. Mental health care and services should be available and...

Bong Go Joins Launching Of Malasakit Center In Iligan City

Society Magazine - October 12, 2019

Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go on Tuesday, October 9, joined the launching of the Malasakit Center at the Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital in...

Hontiveros: Ensure That Mindanao Rail Project, Other Transpo Projects Are Free From Corruption, Economically Viable

Society Magazine - October 12, 2019

Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros today called on the executive branch to ensure that corruption and concerns over economic viability will not "derail" the implementation...

De Lima Offers Prayers For Aquino, Magalong Amid ‘Ninja Cops’ Expose

Society Magazine - October 12, 2019

Senator Leila M. de Lima has offered prayers for Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Chief Aaron Aquino's continued strength after he exposed in a...

De Lima Renews Call For Mental Health Professionals For EJK Victims’ Families

Society Magazine - October 12, 2019

Senator Leila M. de Lima has reiterated her call to extend help for thousands of Filipinos who are going through emotional stress, trauma, anxiety,...

AirAsia PH Sees P29-B Revenue In 2019

Society Magazine - October 12, 2019

An official of AirAsia Philippines on Wednesday said the carrier sees 2019 as its banner year. "We project PHP29 billion revenue by the end of...

Marikina Offers Medical Scholarships To Aspiring Doctors

Society Magazine - October 12, 2019

Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III calls for the national government to fund more medical school scholarships, noting that the public will greatly benefit from...

Villar Makes Sure DA Funds Research And Application That Will Benefit Farmers And Fisherfolks

Society Magazine - October 12, 2019

Sen. Cynthia Villarin scrutinizing the proposed budget of the Department of Agriculture (DA), madesure funding will go to projects, research and application that will...

NEDA Says Simplified Gov’t Transactions Lead To Improved PH’s WGI

Society Magazine - October 12, 2019

Government efforts to streamline and simplify transaction periods and requirements for government services paved the way to the country’s climb in the 2018 Worldwide...