762 villages in Bicol benefit from P3.4-B projects under DILG program

LEGAZPI: The Department of the Interior and Local Government in Bicol (DILG-5) said on Tuesday a total of 762 geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA) in Bicol have benefited from the PHP3.4 billion allocated fund for the implementation …

Cpo Futures End Higher On Expectation Of Stronger Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday due to expectation of stronger exports in the coming weeks, said a dealer.

Palm oil trader David Ng said higher soybean oil prices also lif…

Comelec lists 171 NegOr residents under ‘Register Anywhere’ program

DUMAGUETE: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) here has accepted 171 applications in Negros Oriental for its Register Anywhere Program (RAP) for voters signing up for the 2025 mid-term elections.

The RAP allows Filipino citizens of voting age to re…

Govt To Build Four More Sabo Dams This Year

YAN, The government will construct four additional Sabo dams in four states this year to prevent debris flows and floods that could cause damage in downstream areas.

Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nas…

Iloilo health office seeks public’s help as dengue cases rise

ILOILO: The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) is appealing to the public to help in the campaign against dengue as cases in the province continue to rise.

The provincial epidemiology and surveillance data showed that from Jan 1 to July 20 this y…

Media Council Draft Bill At Stage Of Finalising Founding Members – Teo

KUALA LUMPUR, The Communications Ministry has sent to the pro-tem committee of the Malaysian Media Council the draft bill to establish the body for the finalisation of the founding members, Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching said today.

She said the thre…

Negros power firm gets franchise, seeks ERC nod to start operations

BACOLOD: The Negros Electric and Power Corp. (NEPC/Negros Power) said on Tuesday that it is applying for a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Energy Regulatory Commission to officially start operations after President Ferdinand R…