EU funds construction of Bangsamoro chief minister office in Tawi-Tawi

MANILA: The European Union (EU) is funding the construction of the Bangsamoro chief minister’s satellite office in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi as part of its support for the ongoing peace efforts and transition in the region.

The EU and the Bangsamoro governme…

2.1K Siargao students get over P8.6-M gov’t aid

MANILA: At least 2,150 college students from Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte received educational assistance in two-day payout activities held from Feb. 29 to March 1.

Each of the students received PHP4,000 cash aid through the Assistance to Indi…

DSWD gives P18.6M aid to fire victims in Ilocos Region

MANILA: About PHP18.6 million worth of cash and in-kind aid have been given by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to 120 families affected by 30 fire incidents in Ilocos Region as of end-February this year.

Bulk of the amount, at…

Over 5,000 people to join HCM City Ao Dai festival

HCM City: Over 5,000 people from all walks of life will join various activities during the 10th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai (long dress) Festival from March 7-17, the event’s organising board announced on March 1.

According to Nguyen Tran Phuong Tran, ch…

DTI warns stiff penalties vs. selling vapes to minors

MANILA: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental on Thursday told establishments not to sell vape devices to minors or face stiff penalties.

DTI-Negros Oriental spokesperson Krystle Jade Bato told the Philippine News Agency that …

BOC’s Malabon, Parañaque warehouse raids yield P3.72-B smuggled vapes

MANILA: Authorities discovered about PHP3.72 billion worth of smuggled vapes (e-cigarettes) from China during inspections of several warehouses in the cities of Parañaque and Malabon, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported on Friday.

In a statement, th…

Dengue cases in PH going down

MANILA: The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday said the number of dengue cases nationwide is on a downtrend.

“Based on data as of February 23, 2024, there is a notable 11 percent reduction in dengue cases nationwide observed from January 14 to 27, …