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8.9K jobs, P123.2-M TUPAD payouts in Caraga Labor Day fairs
April 24, 2024, 6:53 pm
BUTUAN CITY – At least 8,901 vacancies will be offered to jobseekers as the Department of Labor and Employment in the Caraga Region (DOLE-13) will spearhead different job fairs in the area to celebrate the 122nd Labor Day on May 1.Data provided by DOLE-13 on Wednesday showed that 4,374 of the… Read More
Natural park anniversary features Antique’s native cuisines
April 24, 2024, 6:42 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – A cooking competition featuring native cuisines in Antique highlighted the 24th anniversary celebration of the Sibalom Natural Park (SNP) in the municipality of Sibalom on Tuesday. The natural park is included in the tourism loop in Panay Island as declared by… Read More
DOLE-11 to distribute P246-M livelihood aid on Labor Day
April 24, 2024, 6:41 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment in Davao Region (DOLE-11) is gearing up to celebrate the 122nd Labor Day on May 1 through the distribution of PHP246 million in financial assistance under its DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) and the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating… Read More
Negros Occidental awards P1-M incentives to sanitary program achievers
April 24, 2024, 6:32 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government has distributed a total of PHP1 million in cash incentives to local government units (LGUs) and barangays that have achieved zero open defecation (ZOD) status. Data from the Provincial Health Office (PHO) on Wednesday showed the province… Read More
Davao City grants P1-B investment incentives for Q1
April 24, 2024, 6:27 pm
DAVAO CITY – This city has accrued investment pledges worth around PHP3 billion from 2023 to date, with PHP1 billion granted incentives as of April 2024.In an interview Wednesday, Davao City Investment Promotion Center (DCIPC) chief Christian Cambaya said the PHP1 billion investment consisted of… Read More
NU Bulldogs earn at least a playoff for semis incentive
April 24, 2024, 6:17 pm
MANILA – Defending champion National University (NU) defeated Far Eastern University (FEU), 25-22, 25-21, 25-20, on Wednesday to earn at least a playoff for a twice-to-beat semis incentive in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The Bulldogs, who… Read More
Gov’t taking all necessary steps to protect, promote human rights
April 24, 2024, 6:17 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday assured that the government remains resolute in reforming law enforcement in the country to protect and promote human rights under the Bagong Pilipinas of the Marcos administration. "We guarantee that reforms are in place to change the… Read More
Butuan coop reaps gains of DA-PRDP rubber production project
April 24, 2024, 6:05 pm
BUTUAN CITY – From barely breaking even, the 500-strong KM7 Farmers-Producers Cooperative (KMFPC) now earns PHP150,000 per month from its rubber production project of the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Program (DA-PRDP).The project, established in 2018 under the… Read More
PSEi continues to rebound; peso closes sideways
April 24, 2024, 5:47 pm
MANILA – The local stock market continued to rebound on Wednesday, closing near the 6,600 level, while the peso moved sideways. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained 65.95 points, closing at 6,572.75, while the broader All Shares also rose 16.56 points to 3,463.46. "Philippine shares… Read More
Australian-American sex offender barred from entering PH
April 24, 2024, 5:36 pm
MANILA – An Australian-American national wanted by authorities in the United States for various sex offenses was intercepted and barred from entering the country, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Wednesday. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said 54-year-old Robert David… Read More
Private sector urges increased gov’t investment in PH digitalization
April 24, 2024, 5:14 pm
MANILA – The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) on Wednesday sought an increase in government spending towards developing the country’s internet infrastructure. In a statement, PSAC called for an increase in the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT)… Read More
DSWD insulates programs from politics, adheres to guidelines – spox
April 24, 2024, 5:13 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday said it would maintain the highest level of professionalism in delivering public services, free from politics and other ill motivations, the agency’s spokesperson said on Wednesday. Irene Dumlao, assistant secretary… Read More
Catanduanes logs 38% increase in tourist arrivals in Q1
April 24, 2024, 5:10 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Catanduanes Provincial Tourism Office has recorded a 37.8-percent increase in tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. In an interview on Wednesday, Carmel Garcia, Catanduanes tourism office chief, said the raise came with increased… Read More
Face-to-face classes in Manila suspended until Friday
April 24, 2024, 5:09 pm Updated on April 24, 2024, 6:24 pm
MANILA – The suspension of face-to-face classes in the city of Manila has been extended until April 26 by Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan. The Manila Public Information Office announced the extension of the class suspension on its Facebook page on Wednesday. “Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan… Read More
Chery Tiggo eyes last semis berth in PVL All-Filipino
April 24, 2024, 5:03 pm
MANILA – Chery Tiggo will try to claim the last semis ticket when it battles Galeries Tower on Thursday in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. The Crossovers, who are on a six-game roll, take on the Highrisers (3-7) at 4 p.m. Choco Mucho… Read More
Oriental Mindoro rakes in P360M from tourists in March
April 24, 2024, 5:02 pm
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – The Provincial Tourism Office (PTO) reported that Oriental Mindoro’s overall tourism receipts reached over PHP360 million in March 2024. In an interview on Wednesday, Edwin Amparo of the PTO’s planning department said the local tourism sector is now… Read More
OPAPRU hails AFP's neutralization of top BIFF leader
April 24, 2024, 4:53 pm
MANILA – The military's neutralization of a ranking leader of the extremist Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and 11 other members highlights its commitment to achieving lasting peace in Mindanao, the country's peace body said Wednesday. In a statement, Office of the Presidential… Read More
PNP firm on non-cooperation with ICC drug war probe
April 24, 2024, 4:44 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said it would follow the government's non-cooperation stance on the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into the drug war of the past administration. “We have courts that can hear any cases of abuse or irregularities… Read More
PLDT expands deployment of forest monitoring system in Palawan
April 24, 2024, 4:31 pm
MANILA – Telecommunications firm PLDT has joined stakeholders in the government and private sectors in the deployment of a monitoring system in the forests of Taytay, Palawan to identify illegal activities in the area such as illegal logging. In a statement on Wednesday, PLDT said the… Read More
Childbirths in S. Korea hit another low in February
April 24, 2024, 4:27 pm
SEOUL – The number of babies born in South Korea fell below the 20,000 level for the first time in any of February this year, data showed Wednesday, amid deepening woes about the country's demographics amid rapid aging and the ultra-low birthrate. A total of 19,362 babies were born in February… Read More
