DMW padlocks tech-voc institution in QC for illegal recruitment

MANILA: A technical vocational institution (TVI) in Quezon City was shut down by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Friday for illegal recruitment for allegedly offering bogus jobs in Taiwan.

DMW Officer in Charge Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacd…

Health workers in Albay town receive cash aid

LEGAZPI: The local government unit (LGU) of Camalig has released more than PHP2.5 million in cash assistance to barangay health workers (BHWs) and nutrition scholars (BNSs) for their contributions and efforts to improve the villagers’ health and nutri…

Archbishop urges wearing of face mask in churches, holiday parties

MANILA: The Archdiocese of Manila encourages the faithful to follow health and safety protocols when attending Christmas and Church gatherings as there are still cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and other respiratory illnesses.

In Circula…

Ilocos Norte MSMEs get P5-K business stimulus package

LAOAG: Ilocos Norte small-scale businesses received a stimulus program package from the provincial government to help them overcome operational struggles, some dating back to the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

On Friday, 265 micro, small, and medium…

Wearing mask not mandatory but is encouraged – health official

BAGUIO: Health authorities in the Cordillera region are calling on the public to wear masks when in public places to reduce the chances of virus transmission, as the weather gets colder.

‘It is not mandatory but we encourage the public, especially if…

PBBM to sign 2024 budget before Christmas

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said he will immediately sign into law the 2024 General Appropriations Bill (GAB), once it reaches his table.

In a media interview on the sidelines of an event in Muntinlupa City, Marcos said he is …

Construction of 960 housing units in Pangasinan town begins in Q1 ’24

ASINGAN: Groundbreaking for the construction of the first township project under the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program (4PH) in the Ilocos Region was held Friday and construction is set in the first quarter of 2024.

The vertical-style housi…