CebuPac offers free rebooking for disrupted Dubai flights

MANILA: Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) has provided options following disruptions at the Dubai International Airport as a result of the recent heavy rains and flooding.

The options include free rebooking or a travel fund for those who would like…

New Dinagat-Siargao route seen to boost tourism, economy

BUTUAN CITY: A new sea route from the Dinagat Islands to Siargao Island and vice versa set to open on April 22 is expected to generate more tourism revenues and create more economic opportunities for the two areas.

Dinagat Islands Gov. Nilo Demerey J…

25 kids in rehab in Region 2 get TESDA certificates

MANILA: Twenty-five children in conflict with the law (CICLs) in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) have been given a new lease on life after receiving training certificates from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

The CICLs, who…

DepEd seeks justice for slain Grade 8 learner in Batangas

MANILA: The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday condemned the murder of a 13-year-old Grade 8 learner in Agoncillo town in Batangas province.

In a statement, the department demanded swift justice following the incident, where the victim was rep…

BI: Foreign students may be subjected to intel probe

MANILA: Foreign nationals in the Philippines holding student visas may be subjected to intelligence investigation by authorities if found involved in illicit acts, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday.

In a statement, Immigration Commissioner N…

La Union to distribute cash aid to El Niño-affected farmers

MALASIQUI: The provincial government of La Union is set to distribute cash aid ranging from PHP8,000 to PHP10,000 to farmers and fisherfolk in the province affected by drought.

“Our agenda to promote the welfare of our agricultural workers is aligned…

Public asked to do part to protect Antique’s caves

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA: The Antique provincial government on Friday told the public visiting the 50 caves in the province to help stop the destruction of rock formations, avoid littering, and gathering of birds’ nests to protect and conserve these und…