Ilocos Norte – Thirty villages near the Bislak River in Ilocos Norte have received almost PHP3 million in livelihood aid from Harbor Star Shipping Services Inc. The aid is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative linked to…
Manila – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has been recognized as one of the most improved and best performing government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) by the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG). This distinction was awarde…
Makati – The Philippines and the European Union are nearing the completion of their preliminary discussions for a potential free trade agreement (FTA). This progress was confirmed by the EU Ambassador to the Philippines, Luc Veron, during the 2023 Pili…
Manila – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that the shear line and the northeast monsoon, locally known as ‘amihan,’ are affecting various parts of the Philippines, bringing significant …
Manila – Following its commendation by the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG), the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has pledged to enhance its services further. PCSO Chairperson Junie E. Cua emphasized the agency’s commitment to better s…
Manila – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that bad weather conditions due to a shear line and a low-pressure area have affected over 81,000 families across the Philippines. This situation has impacted variou…
Manila – The House of Representatives has passed on second reading a bill declaring a climate change emergency in the Philippines. The approval of House Bill 9084, or the proposed Climate Change Resilience Act, marks a significant legislative step towa…
Manila – Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has approved the release of PHP303.5 million for the construction of 120 new classrooms in 21 sites nationwide, marking a significant investment in the country’s educational infrastructure.According to Phili…
Gaza – The Palestinian Health Ministry has reported that the death toll in the Gaza Strip from Israeli attacks has reached 14,128. The ministry’s statement, released on Tuesday, highlights the extensive human cost of the ongoing conflict.According to P…
Glan, Sarangani – The police in Glan town, Sarangani province, seized over PHP1.2 million worth of imported smuggled cigarettes on Tuesday evening. This operation comes amid the province’s recovery from recent earthquake incidents.According to Philippi…