Surigao Norte livelihood group turns wastes into useful products

BUTUAN: A livelihood association in Claver, Surigao del Norte has been manufacturing useful products from soft plastic wastes.

Organized in 2019, the Panatao Plastic Waste Recycling Association (PPWRA) started making chairs from plastic waste collect…

MRT-7 partial operations to begin Q4 2025

MANILA: A 12-station portion of the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) will be operational by the final quarter of 2025, an official of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Tuesday.

These 12 stations include North EDSA, Quezon Memorial Circle,…

Independence Day float showcases Ilonggos’ role in attaining freedom

ILOILO: The province of Iloilo will join the 126th Independence Day parade in Manila on June 12, where it will showcase the role of Ilonggos in attaining freedom through its ‘Cry of Santa Barbara and Establishment of the Federal State of the Visayas’ …

DPWH: P70-M evacuation hub in Pasig to boost disaster response

MANILA: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday reported the completion of an evacuation center building in Pasig City, which would help boost the disaster response operations in Metro Manila.

In a statement, DPWH National Capit…

MARINA to roll out full online processing for seafarers

MANILA: The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will soon roll out full online services for seafarers and other maritime stakeholders to streamline processes and applications.

During the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas media briefing on Tuesday, MARINA …

Iloilo City wary about health effects of Kanlaon eruption

ILOILO: The local government here is preparing for the possible health effects of the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, particularly if volcanic ash reaches this city due to wind direction.

City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Donna Magno, in a…

PCG steps up inspections for safety of travelers in Caraga

BUTUAN: The Philippine Coast Guard Northeastern Mindanao (PCGNM) has intensified its pre-departure inspections in the nine major ports in the Caraga Region to ensure the safety and security of travelers.

‘The activities and operations are part of the…