CDO dads consider legal remedies in water supply issues

CAGAYAN: The local government through the City Council is considering enforcing its police power and seeking legal remedies in addressing water supply issues.

Second District Councilor Edgar Cabanlas said he will lead an ad hoc committee meeting on T…

Zambo Sur town celebrates ‘Kalilintad’ to highlight tri-peoples’ unity

PAGADIAN: To help promote peace initiatives in Zamboanga del Sur’s 71-year-old Labangan town, local leaders hold the Kalilintad Festival annually every first week of March.

“Kalilintad” is a Meranaw word for “Peace,” and Labangan Mayor Eduardo Relaci…

US, PH partner to send Burmese youth to college

MANILA: The United States and the Philippines have partnered to provide Burmese youth with the opportunity to pursue quality higher education through a five-year initiative being funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

The US E…

Liberalization to make PH education competitive – Korea exec, CHED

MANILA: The Korean Chamber of Commerce-Philippines (KCCP) on Tuesday expressed support for the proposed constitutional amendment that would allow more foreign investments in Philippine education, as it would help colleges and universities become more …

Decisive action vs. erring NFA officials shows Marcos admin’s resolve

MANILA: House of Representatives leaders on Tuesday commended the Marcos administration’s strong resolve in going after erring officials of the National Food Authority (NFA).

Preventive suspensions have been issued to 139 NFA officials and employees …

Kazakhstan claims 2 gold medals in artistic swimming

CAPAS: Kazakhstan bagged two gold medals in the mix free solo event of the 11th Asian Age Group Championships artistic swimming competition at the New Clark City Aquatic Center here Monday night.

Karina Magrupova submitted the highest score of 404.05…

Iloilo City forges sisterhood ties with S. Korea’s Dobong-gu

ILOILO: Iloilo City welcomed Dobong-gu of South Korea as its newest sister city following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the city hall penthouse here on Tuesday.

Mayor Jerry Treñas and Dobong-gu Mayor Oh Eon-Seok signed the und…