Albay guv orders urgent, thorough probe of illegal quarry activities

LEGAZPI CITY: The provincial government of Albay has ordered to expedite the investigation and subsequent prosecution of the perpetrators of reported illicit quarrying and dredging operations.

Governor Edcel Greco Lagman issued a memorandum on Monday…

More indigent patients to benefit from increased DOH budget

MANILA: More indigent patients will benefit from the significant increase in the 2024 budget of the Department of Health (DOH).

Senator Christopher ‘Bong’ Go, chair of the Committee on Health and Demography, said Monday that the 2024 General Appropri…

Ilocos Norte students bring home 3 golds, 2 silvers from Math Olympiad

LAOAG CITY: Five outstanding students from Sarrat National High School (SNHS) in Ilocos Norte bagged three gold and two silver awards in the World International Mathematical Olympiad (WIMO) held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Jan. 5 to 8.

“Mathletes of…

12 rescued from sinking banca in Zambo Norte

MANILA: Twelve passengers of a sinking private motorbanca were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and workers from the local government unit (LGU) in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte on Sunday.

In a situation report on Monday, the PCG said …

Heavy traffic, long walk to greet public at Dinagyang’s opening salvo

ILOILO CITY: Ilonggos are told to brace for a long walk this coming Friday as more roads will be closed for the opening salvo of the Dinagyang Festival.

‘Expect traffic congestion on Friday, and that is the rush hour for outbound vehicles. Also, expe…

DOLE sees more jobs for Filipinos as investment pledges bear fruit

MANILA: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is optimistic that the country’s employment figures would continue to improve.

In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing Monday, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said this can be attributed to the …

NorMin gov’t communicators crucial in DRRM response: DOST

CAGAYAN DE ORO: Government communicators, especially those coming from local government units (LGUs), are crucial in disaster risk reduction management (DRRM) response, an official said Monday.

Sharon Juliet Arruejo, assistant weather services chief …