NDA wants return of gov’t milk feeding program to its helm

Manila: The National Dairy Authority (NDA) on Monday expressed desire to regain supervision of the government’s school-based milk feeding program.

The program is currently under the Department of Education (DepEd) with a budget of nearly PHP2 billion…

National Reading Index Aims To Monitor Overall Reading Habits – Aaron

PUTRAJAYA, The proposal to establish the National Reading Index (IMK) is aimed at monitoring overall reading habits of Malaysians.

National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the IMK can also help related parties in planning effective strate…

JV: Prolonged POGO hearings may divert attention from real issues

Manila: Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Monday stressed the importance of swiftly concluding the Senate investigation into illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to stay on the main objective of uncovering the true masterminds beh…

Permanent Secretariat To Be Set Up To Coordinate Supply Of Skilled Manpower In Khtp – Ahmad Zahid

KULIM, The government is establishing a Permanent Secretariat to coordinate the supply of skilled manpower to meet the demand at the Kulim High Technology Park (KHTP) here, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He said it was …

Chiz: SRDP Act to complement PH’s independent foreign policy

Manila: Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero expects the revival of the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) program, which will enable the Philippines to develop its local defense industry, to significantly contribute to the country’s independent …

DILG chief Abalos vies for Senate seat; old timers seek comeback

Manila: Big names in the local political scene formalized their bid for senatorial seats on Monday, the second to the last day of the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) for next year’s midterm elections.

Outgoing Department of the Interior an…

4 nabbed, P3.7-M shabu seized in Manila buy-bust

Manila: Police officers arrested four suspected drug peddlers and seized PHP3.74 million worth of shabu in a sting operation in Tondo, Manila on Sunday.

In a report Monday, Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PNP DEG) chief Brig. Gen. …