Negros Occidental installs solar base radios in critical watersheds

MANILA: The Negros Occidental Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) has installed solar-powered very high frequency (VHF) base radio sets in all eight critical watersheds across the province.

The radio communication infrastructure is set up…

Laos hosts high-level task force meeting on ASEAN economic integration

MANILA: Laos’ Ministry of Industry and Commerce hosted the 45th meeting of the high-level task force on ASEAN economic integration in Vientiane province to discuss the policy of ASEAN economic integration.

The meeting was held on Feb. 20-21 under the…

DOTr seeks bids for Laguindingan Airport modernization

MANILA: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has invited contractors from the private sector to submit their proposal for the development and modernization of the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental province.

In a statement on Friday, the DOT…

BI to deport Indonesian human trafficking ring leader

MANILA: An Indonesian wanted in his home country for human trafficking is set to be deported for being an undesirable and undocumented alien, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Friday.

In a statement, Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the su…

PAGCOR welcomes 188BET’s return to PH

MANILA: The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) said online gaming giant 188BET’s decision to move its operations to the Philippines ‘is a huge vote of confidence for the country as a regulatory haven.”

‘188BET’s move is a very posit…

North Negros clashes force suspension of classes

MANILA: Classes have been suspended in Toboso town and in eight villages in Escalante City, Negros Occidental on Friday as government troopers conduct pursuit and clearing operations against remnants of the dismantled Northern Negros Front (NNF) of th…

All systems go for ‘NPC Concert for a Cause’ on Feb. 25

MANILA: The National Press Club (NPC) of the Philippines is set to hold a ‘Concert for a Cause: Harana ng Pagibig’ on Feb. 25 at the NPC Grounds, Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila.

‘This much-anticipated event aims to raise funds for the renovatio…