CebuPac cancels Pagadian flights due to runway repair; options offered

MANILA: Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) is cancelling its Pagadian flights from April 15 to May 15 in line with the Pagadian Airport’s closure for runway repair.

“As safety is of paramount concern, operations will be suspended until the works hav…

City gov’t to declare pertussis outbreak in 2 districts

ILOILO CITY: This city’s disaster risk reduction and management council will declare a pertussis outbreak in the districts of Molo and Jaro in Iloilo City before the month ends.

At least 10 cases of respiratory illness were reported as of March 16, a…

DFA: PH eyes ‘balanced, modern’ FTA with EU

MANILA: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday that the Philippines looks forward to crafting a “balanced and modern” free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) as negotiations for the deal resume soon.

The DFA said the Eu…

14 ex-rebels get over P900K assistance

DUMAGUETE CITY: Fourteen former rebels (FRs) of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) from Negros Oriental have received over PHP910,000 government financial assistance under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Pr…

DTI: Higher senior, PWD discount on basic goods order starts March 25

MANILA: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) targets to publish on Monday the new joint administrative order (JAO) on higher discount on basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs).

I…

Rare mating behavior of sea turtles in Sarangani Bay recorded

KORONADAL CITY: Environmentalists in Sarangani province have documented a pair of Olive ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) engaged in rare mating behavior.

Cirilo Lagnason Jr., Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape (SBPS) protected area superinten…

Senate panel to seek consensus on SMNI franchise revocation

MANILA: The Committee on Public Services chaired by Senator Grace Poe shall seek a consensus on the proposed franchise revocation of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) once the bill is transmitted to the Senate and referred to the panel.

Thi…