Abalos to LGUs: Don’t abuse confidential funds

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said Monday that while he has no issue with confidential funds distributed among local government units, he urged local executives not to abuse them. Speaking to reporters here, Abalos remin…

LTO to boost traffic monitoring on EDSA busway

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is set to deploy more personnel in some areas on Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) busway due to rampant traffic violations. In a statement on Monday, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said the addi…

Oil up as investors await OPEC production decision

Oil prices increased Monday over supply worries ahead of a highly-anticipated meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) countries on Wednesday, while improving factory activity in China also contributed to price hikes. I…

1st PH Durian Summit to bring experts on good agri practices

Seven international resource speakers from different parts of the world will impart their knowledge on effective cultural management and farm techniques during the first-ever Philippine Asia Durian Summit at SMX Convention Center here from Oct. 25 to …

PNP urges the public to avoid rush hour, prevent accident

An official of the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) on Monday urged motorists anew to give themselves more lead time to prevent rushing to their destinations, which is among the causes of upticks in vehicular accidents. “We also advise the public to a…

Mixed results mark T-bills auction

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) on Monday fully awarded bids for the 91- and 182-day Treasury bills (T-bills) and partially awarded the 364-day security. The 91- and 182-day T-bills fetched an average rate of 5.698 percent and 6.023 percent, respect…

Etched in Stone: The Artistry of Albay’s Lava Rock Sculptor

For lava rock artist Vicente “Enteng Bato” Ajero, all it takes is a hammer, a nail, and a healthy dose of imagination to transform nondescript and ordinary volcanic stones into stunning works of art that prove that one can find beauty in nature’s fury…