More Cordillera LGUs show excellence in performance

BAGUIO: The Department of the Interior and Local Government in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DILG-CAR) said more localities are making it to the list of excellent local government units (LGUs) after passing the Seal of Good Local Governance (S…

‘Carina’ leaves P29.1-M irrigation, P112-M crop damage in Calabarzon

CALAMBA: The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Region 4A (Calabarzon) has placed the estimated damage caused by Super Typhoon Carina to its irrigation systems at PHP29.1 million and approximately PHP111.81 million in agricultural losses, esp…

Negrense advocates join Blue Heart campaign to end human trafficking

BACOLOD: Advocates from various sectors in Negros Occidental and Bacolod City joined the Blue Heart campaign in separate gatherings at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon and the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) to mark the World Day Against Traffickin…

Battle of champions in V-League set Wednesday

MANILA: University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) champion National University and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) titlist University of Perpetual Help System DALTA square off at 10 a.m. in the 2024 V-League Collegiate …

DA to assist oil spill-affected fisherfolks

MANILA: Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel on Tuesday bared plans to assist fisherfolks in areas affected by the oil spill from the sunken motor tanker (MT) Terra Nova off Limay town, Bataan province.

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PBBM to disaster agencies: Ensure timely alerts for incoming typhoons

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered disaster response agencies to ensure the timely issuance of warnings for incoming typhoons after Metro Manila and nearby regions reeled from the onslaught of Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwe…

Foreign soldiers in Legazpi City for humanitarian mission

LEGAZPI: The United States Naval Ship, City of Bismarck, arrived at the port here on Tuesday from the United States of America, carrying around 500 foreign soldiers who will conduct a two-week humanitarian mission under the Pacific Partnership 2024.