DA sets ‘rules of engagement’ for ASF gov’t-controlled vaccination

MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday announced its ‘rules of engagement’ for the government-controlled vaccination against African swine fever (ASF) in preparation for the rollout of the 10,000 doses of emergency procured ASF AVAC li…

LGU deploys vehicles for stranded passengers in Bacolod City

BACOLOD CITY: The city government here provided transportation assistance to stranded commuters during the two-day transport strike of unconsolidated traditional jeepney operators and drivers until Thursday.

Two groups, Kabakod Negros and Bacod Kamby…

5 charged with beauty queen’s murder

MANILA: Five persons, including two former police officers, have been charged with murder before the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday for their alleged involvement in the killing of a beauty queen and her boyfriend.

Two counts of murder were e…

Comelec-Pangasinan surpasses up to 100K registrants goal

MALASIQUI: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Pangasinan has exceeded its 75,000 to 100,000 target registrants for the midterm elections this year after 123,000 voters have registered as of Aug. 15.

Comelec-Pangasinan election supervisor lawyer…

Dengue deaths lower this year: DOH

MANILA: The number of patients dying from dengue, a viral disease spread by mosquitoes, is lower this year despite an increase in cases, the Department of Health (DOH) said Thursday.

“The case fatality rate for this year is very small actually, 0.27 …

Wahing, Gaccion dominate Junior PGT Pueblo

MANILA: Simon Wahing ruled the boys’ 16-18 category in the ICTSI Junior PGT Mindanao Series 4 at the Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club in Cagayan de Oro on Thursday.

Despite an 80, he finished with a 72-hole total of 308. Cliff Nuñeza had a 78 for …

PH wins best diving destination title at Beijing expo

MANILA: The Philippines has won the best diving destination award in the 2024 Diving Resort Travel (DRT) Show in Beijing, an addition to the long list of citations recognizing the country’s charm as a premier dive spot.

In a report Thursday, the Depa…