Negros Oriental – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) announced on Tuesday that only 37 of the 557 villages in Negros Oriental remain classified as drug-affected. This significant progress follows a concerted effort by various agencies to com…
Davao City – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) reported the confiscation of 717 master cases or 358,500 packs of illicit cigarettes in Davao City, with an estimated tax liability of PHP252 million. The seizure occurred last week in a joint enforceme…
Cebu – Five public schools in Cebu province are set to participate in the pilot introduction of Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) in the upcoming school year. Cebu provincial schools’ division superintendent Senen Paulin announced on Tuesday that t…
Manila – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) is actively engaging with Guangzhou Iceberg Environmental Consulting Services for potential collaborations aimed at advancing carbon emission reduction projects in the Philippines. This initiative, announced…
Ilocos Norte – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) of Ilocos Norte commenced deliberations on Tuesday regarding the provincial government’s proposed budget of PHP2.3 billion for the year 2024. The aim is to provide sufficient time for asses…
Iloilo City – National Bike Day 2023 in Iloilo City, scheduled for November 26, will feature seventeen awards recognizing various achievements related to cycling. The celebration includes a series of events starting on November 24, with a bike expo/fes…
Manila, Philippines – The Philippines has been recognized as the Destination of the Year in the 2023 TripZilla Travel Excellence Awards. The prestigious award, given by the online travel platform TripZilla, acknowledges the country’s diverse travel att…
Samar Province – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 8 in Eastern Visayas reported on Tuesday that four bays in Samar province remain positive for red tide toxins. These areas include the coastal waters of Guiuan in Eastern Samar, Camb…
Benguet – The Department of Agriculture’s Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-CAR) office praised the increasing number of Benguet farmers adhering to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and engaging in organic farming. In an interview during the 18th a…
Manila – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) expressed gratitude on Tuesday for the approval of a PHP1.3 billion budget increase for Fiscal Year 2024, elevating its total budget to PHP27 billion. PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armando Balilo stated that th…