Samar Expands Program to Combat Teenage Pregnancy

Manila – The Samar provincial government, in partnership with various agencies, signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday to implement the Expanded Youth Leadership and Governance Program (EYLGP). Governor Sharee Ann Tan, together with Zuellig …

DFA Confirms 17 Filipino Hostages in Red Sea Are Safe

Manila – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) assured on Thursday that the 17 Filipino seafarers held hostage by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea are in good condition.

According to Philippines News Agency, government sources have indicated that the…

DOLE to Offer 3,000 Job Vacancies in Central Visayas Job Fairs

Manila – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Central Visayas is set to host three job fairs in December, offering around 3,000 vacancies. Lilia Estillore, regional director of DOLE-7, announced that these job fairs in Cebu and Bohol are p…

DTI Hosts Discounted ‘Noche Buena’ Package Fair in Negros Oriental

Manila – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental is offering residents a more affordable holiday season through a two-day Diskwento Caravan-Noche Buena Edition in Bayawan City. Held on Wednesday and Thursday, this event aims to b…

Indonesia spends nearly 500 million USD on easing congestion in capital city

The Jakarta provincial administration has allocated 6.9 trillion Rp (446.9 million USD) in the 2024 city budget to curb traffic congestion in the capital city by improving public transportation.

Most of the budget, or 4.9 trillion Rp, will be used f…

BIR Introduces Digital TIN ID for Taxpayers

Manila – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has announced a new digital Tax Identification Number (TIN) ID system, allowing taxpayers to bypass the need to queue at Revenue District Offices. BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. shared on Thursday that…

Over 5,000 Slow Readers to Receive Special Tutorials in Schools

Tacloban – More than 5,000 students identified as struggling readers in Tacloban City’s public schools will benefit from a tutorial project. The Department of Education (DepEd) Tacloban and Latter-day Saint (LDS) Charities have partnered to implement …