VP Sara lauds special ops forces for their bravery, heroism

Vice President Sara Duterte underscored on Wednesday the role of special operations forces as strong partners in securing the country’s sovereignty and protecting its democracy. Duterte was invited as the guest of honor at the Philippine Naval Special…

Smart Araneta Coliseum all set for FIBA World Cup

Smart Araneta Coliseum is all set to host the preliminary round of the FIBA World Cup from Aug. 26 to Sept. 3. The iconic Big Dome underwent improvements to give the players and live audiences an experience like no other at the historic entertainment …

All systems go for FIBA World Cup 2023 – NCRPO

It is all systems go for the country’s hosting of the 19th edition of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup 2023 that will be held from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Brig. Jose Melencio Nar…

P23-M irrigation to provide water to DavOr’s low-lying farms

The PHP23 million solar-powered irrigation of the Bitaogan River-Maputi Small Irrigation Project (SIP) is expected to provide water to low-lying fields of farmers in Davao Oriental. In an interview on Wednesday, Engr. Elmer Joseph Coronel, head of the…

Power firm eyes microgrid projects in Negros remotest areas

In line with the total electrification project of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Negros Oriental Electric Cooperative II (NORECO II) will be embarking on microgrid projects in hard-to-reach and inaccessible areas starting this year. At a Kapih…

Pangasinan town cleared of drugs, 7 others to follow

The municipality of Asingan in this province has been cleared of illegal drugs and seven others are applying for cleared status, according to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Pangasinan provincial office. In an interview on Wednesday, PDE…