Philippines opens Asia’s first Green Lane for seafarers’ free movement across borders

The Philippines has opened the first “green lane” for seafarers in Asia to allow the free movement of seafarers and personnel across borders.

Manila to issue tablets, laptops, WiFi for students and teachers

The City of Manila will issue tablets, laptops, and WiFi for public school teachers and students from Kinder to Grade 12 to aid in learning during the upcoming school year of 2020-2021.

JUST IN: These 31 countries now accept Filipino travelers

Thirty-one countries and territories across the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East/Africa, have lifted their inbound border restrictions on Filipino travels.

Megalodon giant shark tooth fossil discovered in Maribojoc, Bohol

A Megalodon giant shark tooth fossil has been discovered in Maribojoc, Bohol, the second time the discovery was made in the town of the island province of Bohol in Central Visayas.

These Jeepneys get makeovers for anti-COVID safety

Jeepneys in San Fernando, Pampanga were redesigned for safety for the “new normal” in the mass transportation system following health protocols to stop the spread of COVID 19.

Philippine jeepneys allowed back on roads to service Metro Manila commuters

The iconic Philippine jeepneys are being allowed back on Metro Manila roads to service commuters beginning July 3, 2020.

Iloilo plants 1.5 million native & fruit-bearing trees to combat climate change

The province of Iloilo in Panay Island, Western Visayas, has launched its Tanum Iloilo tree planting for 1.5 million native and fruit-bearing trees to fight climate change amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

HAPPENING: EDSA Busway System to cut travel time from 2 hours to 45 minutes

The EDSA Busway System started operations Tuesday with the view to reduce the end-to-end highway travel time from 2 to 3 hours to 45 minutes to an hour.

Cherie Gil’s Masterclass in Acting helps Save our Schools Network

Seasoned actress Cherie Gil is set to conduct an online acting masterclass for aspiring actors while raising funds for education.

Cynthia Barker is 1st Filipino Mayor of Hertsmere in England

Cynthia Barker has been appointed Mayor of Hertsmere in Hertfordshire, England, the first Philippine-born official to hold the prestigious post.

Iloilo City plants 5,000 bamboo trees to boost air quality

Iloilo City in Panay island has launched its Bamboo Planting Program to mark the celebration of Environment Month and Arbor Day and started planting bamboos to help boost the air quality in the city.

DOST Itik Pinas eggs and ducklings distributed to regions for family livelihood

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is providing its "Itik Pinas" eggs and ducklings for its family food source and livelihood program implemented during the COVID 19 pandemic.
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