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Chief Justice underscores PH initiatives for gender-fair judiciary
May 9, 2024, 9:17 am
CEBU CITY – Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Wednesday underscored the Philippines' initiatives for a more gender-fair judiciary. Gesmundo said the SC makes gender initiatives a key pillar of the Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations (SPJI) 2022-2027, recognizing women empowerment and in… Read More
Each vote counts: Comelec eyes more 'firsts' in voter sign-up drives
May 9, 2024, 9:04 am
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is sparing no effort in luring more Filipinos to exercise their right to suffrage, as it aims to hold more 'firsts' in the history of voter registration activities in the country. For Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia, ensuring inclusive voter… Read More
Guv vows to push Tamlang Valley project with Malacañang
May 9, 2024, 8:33 am
DUMAGUETE CITY – Negros Oriental Governor Manuel Sagarbarria on Wednesday vowed to relentlessly pursue the Tamlang Valley development project even if it means having to personally present it to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. while securing funds elsewhere for its realization. In a press… Read More
Marcos orders beefed up drive vs. tobacco, vape products smuggling
May 9, 2024, 8:23 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to strengthen efforts against the smuggling of tobacco and vape products. Marcos issued the call during the 6th Private Sector Advisory Council-Agriculture Sector Group… Read More
LTFRB allots P79-M for incentivized program in Western Visayas
May 9, 2024, 8:21 am
ILOILO CITY – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has allocated PHP79 million for the implementation of Phase IV of the public utility vehicle (PUV) service contracting program (SCP) in select local government units in Western Visayas. LTFRB OIC Regional Director for… Read More
Ombudsman suspends Rama, 7 other Cebu City officials for 6 months
May 9, 2024, 8:18 am
CEBU CITY – The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday suspended Mayor Michael Rama and seven other city officials over the alleged non-payment of salaries of several city hall employees. Rama and the seven other officials – city administrator lawyer Collin Rossell, his wife Maria Theresa… Read More
Fair weather to prevail across PH Thursday
May 9, 2024, 8:17 am
MANILA – Fair weather will prevail over most parts of the country Thursday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. "Most areas in the country will continue to experience warm, humid, generally fair weather," PAGASA forecaster Rhea Torres… Read More
NU versus UST in UAAP volleyball finals
May 8, 2024, 11:39 pm
MANILA – National University and University of Santo Tomas will dispute the UAAP Season 86 men's and women’s volleyball titles after taking different routes to the finals. The fourth-ranked UST Golden Spikers completed their sweep of the top-seeded Far Eastern University Tamaraws, 25-18,… Read More
Cebu ex-rebels' organization gets livelihood grant for piggery project
May 8, 2024, 10:00 pm
CEBU CITY – The Visayas Command (Viscom) has facilitated the granting of about PHP500,000 in livelihood assistance to a people’s organization formed by former members of the New People’s Army (NPA). Maj. Joe Patrick Martinez, commander of 3rd Civil Relations Group based in Camp Lapu-Lapu… Read More
Benguet capital town adopts Metro Manila traffic system
May 8, 2024, 10:00 pm
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – The municipal police station here is adopting the road usage system being implemented in major Metro Manila roads, such as designating lanes to certain types of vehicles to help address traffic congestion. Col. Benson Macli-ing, municipal police chief, in a media interview… Read More
DOLE warns public vs. fake posts on TUPAD program
May 8, 2024, 9:50 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued a warning to the public against unscrupulous individuals who are using the department’s Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) Program to confuse the public and circulate fake news. During an… Read More
City gov’t firms up National Artist push for violinist Kabayao
May 8, 2024, 9:34 pm
ILOILO CITY – The nomination of Violin Virtuoso Gilopez Lopez Kabayao in the "Order of the National Artist" is now being firmed up with the Iloilo City government mapping out a resolution of recommendation through the Sangguniang Panlungsod. “Mr. Kabayao’s unparalleled contributions to the… Read More
DSWD reinforces programs, services to aid Pinoys undergoing crisis
May 8, 2024, 9:28 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday said it will continue to reinforce its various programs and services that will help eligible Filipinos who are in need of assistance, including those in crisis due to job loss. This, after the Philippine Statistics… Read More
DepEd braces for fewer school days, prepares plans vs. learning loss
May 8, 2024, 8:53 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday said it is now preparing concrete plans to prevent learning loss as it braces for fewer school days in the coming school year 2024-2025. This came after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. gave a go signal to revert to the old school… Read More
MinDA, UP team up for Mindanao sustainable dev't
May 8, 2024, 8:30 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the University of the Philippines (UP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday to promote and sustain various development and policy research activities in Mindanao, and accelerate the island's peace and development… Read More
CAAP reports completion of Davao Airport runway repair
May 8, 2024, 8:20 pm
MANILA – The Davao International Airport's runway rehabilitation project was completed on May 7, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Wednesday. CAAP, however, said "some portions need minor rectifications wherein works will be conducted during the daytime when there are no… Read More
Negros Occidental police launch SMS crime reporting system
May 8, 2024, 7:59 pm
TALISAY CITY – The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) launched Wednesday afternoon an anti-criminality reporting system designed to quickly respond to requests for assistance from business establishments in the 12 component cities in the province. Dubbed "Project Dasig," it will… Read More
Gov’t work suspended in Ilocos Sur town May 9 due to power outage
May 8, 2024, 7:53 pm
LAOAG CITY – Work in the municipal hall of Narvacan, Ilocos Norte has been suspended for Thursday due to a scheduled eight-hour power interruption in line with the maintenance activities of the Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO). This, however, excludes the offices delivering basic… Read More
Nearly 800 members of LGBTQIA+ group in Quezon get gov't cash aid
May 8, 2024, 7:42 pm
GEN. LUNA, Quezon – Hundreds of residents of Bondoc Peninsula in the province of Quezon on Wednesday received cash assistance from the government under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The 784… Read More
Davao Sur farmers benefit from P136-M irrigation project
May 8, 2024, 7:41 pm
DAVAO CITY – The National Irrigation Administration in Davao Region (NIA-11) handed over Wednesday a newly completed irrigation project worth PHP136.6 million to an irrigators association in Davao del Sur. The TAKASOTA Irrigators Association (IA) Inc., consisting of 35 farmer-members, will reap… Read More
