City gov’t involves construction, biz sector in water-saving measures

ILOILO: The city government here has engaged the business sector, including the construction industry, in its water conservation measures in anticipation of the effects of the El Niño phenomenon.

In a press conference on Monday, city architect Regina…

Fire-hit market store owners in Iriga City get P1.6-M livelihood aid

LEGAZPI: The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has distributed a total of PHP1.68 million in cash assistance, the third tranche of aid given to 84 fire-affected market store owners in Iriga City.

In an interview on Monday…

DOJ: Proposal on separate jails for Muslim PDL need careful study

MANILA: The proposal to put up prisons solely for Muslim persons deprived of liberty (PDL) needs careful study as it may set an unnecessary precedent.

Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday said “it can be done’ but it …

Leyte police intensify patrol after death of village execs

TACLOBAN: The Leyte police provincial office (PPO) has intensified its patrol in the 3rd congressional district of Leyte after the fatal shooting of five village officials last week.

In a statement Monday, the Leyte PPO said it had established 24-hou…

Solon to give P10-M reward to cops over gang leader’s neutralization

LEGAZPI CITY: Ako Bicol Party-List Representative Elizaldy Co on Monday committed a PHP10-million reward from his pocket to the Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel involved in the neutralization of criminal gang leader Gilbert Concepcion.

Conc…

BIR: Courts order arrest of vape distributor facing P1.2-B tax raps

MANILA: The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Monday said it has scored a victory in its campaign against tax evaders after local courts issued warrants of arrest against officials of a firm engaged in vape distribution and found to be liable for mo…

Persons with autism test photography skills documenting Panagbenga

BAGUIO: Eight Persons with Autism (PWA) put to test their years of photography training during the Baguio Flower Festival (Panagbenga) during the weekend.

The eight PWA were accredited by the Baguio Flower Festival Foundation Inc. (BFFFI) and granted…