CHR to LGUs: Boost reproductive health educ to curb teen pregnancy

MANILA: The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Friday urged local government units (LGUs) to focus on comprehensive measures to enhance sexual and reproductive health education and services.

In its situation report on the interplay of gender inequal…

Schengen, OECD membership means to achieve better life for Bulgarians

SOFIA: Bulgaria President Rumen Radev said memberhip in Schengen, the euro area and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is above all a means to achieve the most important goal – Bulgarians to live securely and better tomo…

Manila court cancels ex-solon Teves’ passport

MANILA: A Manila court has granted the government’s request to cancel the passport of embattled former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnulfo Teves Jr., the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Friday.

In a statement, the DOJ said it has received the order from th…

Tulfo, 2 solons laud PBBM as displaced Saudi OFWs get back pay

MANILA: Senator Raffy Tulfo and two members of the House of Representatives thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his efforts after displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) started receiving their back pay from bankrupted Saudi Arabian const…

How microloan turned Masbateño bus driver into entrepreneur

MASBATE: When the Covid-19 pandemic brought the entire country to a standstill, former bus driver Alladin Villar’s world came to a screeching halt.

The imposition of lockdowns and travel restrictions put a strain on his ability to provide for his fam…

Owner surrenders smuggled Bugatti sports car to BOC

MANILA: The owner of a smuggled red Bugatti Chiron sports car surrendered the vehicle to Customs authorities on Friday.

In a statement, Bureau of Customs (BOC) Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence Group Juvymax Uy said the luxury car was surrendered …

Cebu’s Carcueva wins 3rd straight men’s elite road race title

MANILA: Cebuano cycling champion Jonel Carcueva displayed his awesome form on the dreaded Sampaloc Road climb in Tagaytay City to pocket his third consecutive men’s elite road race title in the PhilCycling National Championships for Road 2024 on Frida…