DSWD, MSU partner to help orphans, abandoned kids in Marawi ‘torils’

MANILA: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Mindanao State University (MSU) to develop and implement inclusive and culturally-sensitive programs for orphans and poor ch…

US solar panel maker picks PH over China, Vietnam for new factory

MANILA: Silicon Valley-based Sol-Go Inc. has chosen to build its new solar panel factory in the Philippines over manufacturing hubs in the region like China and Vietnam.

Sol-Go founder and chief executive officer Scott McHugo, who is part of the Pres…

PNP: 34K cops to secure Holy Week, summer exodus

MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy some 34,000 police officers to secure travelers for the summer vacation season.

PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said this is part of the police force’s Oplan Ligtas Sumvac (summer vacation) …

PGH fire out, no casualties logged

MANILA: Around 180 patients were evacuated after a fire broke out inside the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) compound in Manila on Wednesday afternoon.

The blaze reached the first alarm at 3:08 p.m. and second alarm at 3:11 p.m. It was declared und…

Hospitals with power, water issues endorsed to gov’t agencies

MANILA: The Department of Health (DOH) has endorsed health facilities to government agencies in cases of water shortage and power outage amid the El Niño phenomenon.

In a news release Wednesday, the DOH said its government officials are working close…

Police allay fears over killings in Leyte

TACLOBAN CITY: Town mayors in the 3rd District of Leyte are optimistic that the additional police officers in their respective municipalities would allay fears over the recent killing incidents involving village officials in their area.

Leyte Governo…

German tech giant backs PH digital transformation push

MANILA: The national government’s bid for digital transformation gained a big boost after getting support from Siemens AG, a German multinational technology conglomerate.

In a meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, Siemens AG Pres…