Mindanao, Philippines – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided over PHP11 million in assistance to families affected by the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that struck the southern part of Mindanao on November 17. This aid is par…
Samar, Philippines – The Samar provincial government, in collaboration with various partners, launched a giant bamboo planting initiative on Monday to combat climate change and promote sustainable practices. Governor Sharee Ann Tan spearheaded this env…
Negros Oriental, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Central Visayas reported a lower-than-expected voter turnout in the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in Negros Oriental. The low participation is attributed …
Antique, Philippines – The Federation of Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association (FEJODA) in Antique has expressed its support for the government’s Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program, choosing not to participate in the three-day natio…
Honolulu – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. paid tribute on Saturday to the Filipinos and Filipino-Americans who lost their lives in the devastating wildfire in Maui, Hawaii, on August 15.According to Philippines News Agency, the wildfire claimed 106 …
Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is contemplating the handover of its aging precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines and vote-counting machines (VCMs) to the Department of Education (DepEd) or the Professional Regulation Commissio…
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines – The Cagayan de Oro City Council has allocated a substantial budget of PHP220 million for the implementation of its solid waste management program in 2024. This move aims to bolster the city’s efforts in waste management an…
Iloilo, Philippines – Amid the three-day nationwide transport strike that began Monday, transport cooperatives in Iloilo, including members from Guimaras, Antique, and Aklan, have decided to continue operations, ensuring the availability of both modern…
Dinagat Islands, Philippines – A group of 472 seasonal workers from the Dinagat Islands has returned home after a six-month work and study program in South Korea, bringing with them new agricultural and fishery technologies. Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. c…
Manila, Philippines – Over 200 passengers in the City of Manila have benefitted from the “Oplan Libreng Sakay,” a free ride service initiated by the local government amid the ongoing transport strike by jeepney operators and drivers. According to Phili…