Occidental Mindoro raises ASF defenses amid outbreak in 3 towns

MAMBURAO: Municipal authorities here have started setting up meat inspection checkpoints, among other quarantine measures within their jurisdictions, a day after Monday’s announcement by the provincial governor of an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak…

Sandigan clears ex-Makati mayor Elenita Binay of graft

MANILA: The Sandiganbayan has cleared former Makati City Mayor Elenita Binay of graft and malversation charges arising from the procurement of PHP9.9 million worth of hospital equipment for the Ospital ng Makati (Osmak) in 2001.

In its decision, the …

BI logs 12.6M arrivals in 2023, backs moves to lure more visitors

MANILA: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday expressed support for government efforts to invite more overseas Filipinos to visit the country.

In a statement, Commissioner Norman Tansingco said inviting more overseas Filipinos to come home and sp…

Animal bites in Negros Oriental feared to rise in 2024: DOH

DUMAGUETE CITY: Animal bites and suspected rabies cases in the province are expected to rise in 2024 based on the trend reported over the past two years, an official of the Department of Health (DOH) in Negros Oriental said on Tuesday.

Dr. Jennifer R…

PH halal blueprint targets to double output by 2028

MANILA: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched Tuesday the Philippine Halal Industry Development Strategic Plan, which aims to turn the Philippines into a premier halal hub in the Asia Pacific region by 2028.

At the launching of the hala…

NEDA urges Congress to pass crucial bills

MANILA: The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on Tuesday urged Congress to pass crucial bills as the 19th Congress resumed its second regular session on Monday.

In a statement, the NEDA said these measures include the bills on the De…

Ban flower festival to ignite National Tourism Year – Dien Bien Phu 2024PBBM on VP Sara’s political plans: She’s testing the waters

Dien Bien: The Ban Flower Festival, a highlight of the National Tourism Year 2024, is set to open in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien on March 16.

Spanning from March 13 to 18, the festival boasts a diverse lineup of activities, includi…