DSWD’s aid for Mindoro town to stay despite state of calamity lifting

MANILA: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday said it will continue to extend assistance and support despite the lifting of the state of calamity in the municipality of Pola, Oriental Mindoro.

The DSWD joined the local gov…

Comac Airshow makes debut in Vietnam

Quang Ninh: Two narrow-body aircraft C919 and ARJ21 of state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) landed at Van Don international airport in northern Quang Ninh province on February 26, beginning their showcase and desmontratio…

All systems go for construction of housing units under 4PH

MANILA: It’s “all systems go” for the construction of in-city housing units under the administration’s Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, a House leader said.

House Appropriations Committee chair Elizaldy Co said Congress, as part of …

Leyte police intensify patrol after death of village execs

TACLOBAN: The Leyte police provincial office (PPO) has intensified its patrol in the 3rd congressional district of Leyte after the fatal shooting of five village officials last week.

In a statement Monday, the Leyte PPO said it had established 24-hou…

Pope offers ‘Golden Rose’ to Virgin of Antipolo

ANTIPOLO CITY: Pope Francis has conferred upon the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in this city the gift of the Golden Rose in solemn ceremonies held Monday morning.

The Golden Rose or Rosa d’Oro was carried to the Antipolo …

UNESCO helps Vietnam strengthen vocational education for out-of-school children

Ba Ria-Vung Tau: The UNESCO Office in Vietnam in coordination with the Centre for Vocational Education and Training under the Trade Union of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province on February 26 launched a project on facilitating access to vocational and transferab…

NU secures 3rd straight win in UAAP women’s tennis

MANILA: Defending champion National University (NU) defeated Ateneo de Manila University, 3-2, to remain undefeated in the UAAP Season 86 women’s tennis competition at the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center-Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila on Sunda…