Year-ender 2021
Antique's 'sacadas' get 'long-coveted' dream
January 8, 2022, 12:47 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The year 2021 saw about 4,203 active sugar plantation migrant workers or "sacadas" from this province enrolled in the Social Security System (SSS). Randy Ardeño, in charge of the Sacada Desk of the Antique Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO), said… Read More
More than 2K NPA rebels, allies yield in Leyte in 2021
January 7, 2022, 3:10 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – More than 2,000 members and staunch supporters of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered in Leyte, Southern Leyte, and Biliran provinces in 2021, stalling the rebel group’s attempt to recruit new members in these provinces. The majority of the surrenderers were members of… Read More
Cebuanos’ faith in Sto. Niño prevails amid Covid-19, ‘Odette’
January 6, 2022, 9:55 pm
CEBU CITY – Typhoon Odette may have destroyed the gains in terms of economy and well-being of the Cebuanos amid the ongoing fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), but their deep devotion to the Sto. Niño and their tenacity to face all forms of adversities have motivated them to… Read More
NegOr rises above Covid-19, 'Odette' challenges with 2021 gains
January 4, 2022, 8:03 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Despite the uncertainties that the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic brought to Negros Oriental and the devastation of Typhoon Odette that battered the province towards the end of the year, the provincial government has proven its resilience by rising above these… Read More
Big winners of 2021 in PH sports
January 4, 2022, 2:19 pm
MANILA – If there is a discussion on which year should be considered the best in Philippine sports, 2021 should at least be in the conversation. This past year gave a lot of good news to sports fans locally amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. This year-ender will tackle some… Read More
2021 deadliest year as 4,404 migrants died trying to reach Spain
January 4, 2022, 1:27 pm
OVIEDO, Spain – More than 4,400 migrants perished while trying to reach Spain in 2021, making it the deadliest year on record, according to a report released on Monday. The total number of victims – 4,404 – is up 103 percent from 2020, Spanish NGO Caminando Fronteras said in its report, as… Read More
‘2021 proved mankind’s resilience yet again’: Diokno
January 3, 2022, 3:40 pm
MANILA – 2021 will be remembered not only because of the pandemic but another year of record-low interest rate -- a measure eyed to help lift the economy while ensuring financial inclusion and digitalization of financial transactions. To date, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) key policy… Read More
PRRD will step down with at least 95% of Marawi rehab done
January 2, 2022, 6:12 pm
MANILA –Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) will see to it that at least 95 percent of Marawi City’s recovery projects from the 2017 siege will be completed by June. TFBM chief and housing czar Secretary Eduardo del Rosario said former displaced families residing within the most affected (MAA) or… Read More
Championing Pinoys’ interest abroad amid another pandemic year
January 2, 2022, 3:38 pm
MANILA – The pandemic did not stop the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) from advancing the rights and welfare of Filipino workers abroad with its strengthened campaign against kafala in 2021 and the continued repatriation of distressed nationals back home. Looking back at DFA's key moments… Read More
Manila, QC exceed population protection goals in 2021
December 31, 2021, 7:52 pm
MANILA – The Quezon City and Manila City governments will continue expanding their coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccination programs even if they have exceeded their goals for population protection in 2021. As of New Year’s Eve, QC has already administered 4,304,040 doses that… Read More
NorMin 2021: From viruses, storms to peace and order, global fame
December 31, 2021, 7:07 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - Some would consider 2021 to be an unfortunate extension of 2020 as the country continued to fight off the coronavirus disease 2019. But not everything in 2021 was bad news for Northern Mindanao as the year also saw milestones in peace and order in the region, and homegrown… Read More
Bacolod City marks victories in 2021 but remains cautious
December 31, 2021, 5:48 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Still battling the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic after almost two years, this city remains cautious but finds reason to celebrate the year 2021 with some victories leading towards the health and economic recovery of Bacolodnons. Mayor Evelio Leonardia said the past… Read More
Giant leap in ICT infra makes people more connected in 2021
December 31, 2021, 5:27 pm
MANILA – The Philippines, including some of the remotest parts of the country, are now more connected through giant leaps in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure through the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), its partners in the government,… Read More
2021 a year of recovery from pandemic: DOH
December 31, 2021, 4:58 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) described 2021 as the year of recovery from the prevailing pandemic, learning from lessons in 2020 when the country and the entire world were caught unprepared in dealing with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). It is also the year Filipinos saw hope… Read More
NegOcc surmounts trials brought by health crisis, disasters
December 31, 2021, 4:38 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The year 2021 is another challenging period for Negros Occidental since it started and ended with natural disasters that left the Negrenses reeling while grappling with the effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. But with the tests also came the triumphs… Read More
Food security: DA contribution to pandemic recovery
December 31, 2021, 3:45 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) had its share of challenges in 2021, including calamity-related damage and the African swine fever (ASF), but it remained focused on projects that will strengthen food security levels and improve the quality of agricultural produce. Secretary William… Read More
Army fortifies Sulu community defense vs. Abu Sayyaf
December 31, 2021, 3:27 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The year 2021 caught sight of the Philippine Army, through the three-year-old 11th Infantry Division (ID), strengthening the community defense against the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits in the province of Sulu. The community defense build-up started with the activation of the… Read More
Bringing back businesses, jobs in the ‘new normal’
December 31, 2021, 3:18 pm
MANILA – With nearly two years of facing the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, both public and private sectors have put forward various initiatives to restart businesses and recover jobs. Since the Covid-19 outbreak in early 2020, the pandemic still has lingering impacts on… Read More
Improved transport infra bridges Filipinos during pandemic
December 31, 2021, 3:06 pm
MANILA – Public transportation in the country is now nearing pre-new normal levels, nearly two years since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) continuing its tight-rope walk between sufficient public transportation capacity and health protocols. With… Read More
PH boosts action for climate, community resilience
December 31, 2021, 2:08 pm
MANILA – The government further enhanced its efforts this year to build climate resilience among communities nationwide and address climate change to better protect the environment, lives and property. In April, the government finally submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on… Read More
