Free medical consultations at PCSO multi-specialty clinic – Cua

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is reminding the public, especially indigent Filipinos, that it offers free medical consultations at its main office. “Nais lang nating ipaalala sa ating mga kababayan na mayroon tayong Multi-Specialty …

139 Reds surrender in Mimaropa since January

At least 139 members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) have surrendered to different police units in the Mimaropa region from January to August 2 this year. Mimaropa is comprised of the provinces of Oriental and Occi…

NBI-Naga files illegal recruitment raps vs 3 private school execs

The National Bureau of Investigation on Thursday announced the filing of criminal charges for alleged illegal recruitment and estafa against three individuals from a private learning institution based in Camarines Sur. In a statement, the NBI said its…

SWS: 10.4% of Filipino families faced involuntary hunger in Q2

At least 10.4 percent of Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger at least once in the past three months, according to a survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS). The survey, which was conducted from June 28 to July 1, revealed that the Jun…

DBM: UP budget for 2024 lower due to ‘congressional initiatives’

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday attributed the decrease in the proposed 2024 budget for the University of the Philippines (UPG) to ‘congressional initiatives for various capital outlay for infrastructure projects.’ DBM Secret…