Day: January 19, 2024

SAGAY CITY, Negros Occidental – Public elementary schools in two island communities and an upland village in Sagay City have recently received a significant educational resource boost. The schools are now equipped with computerized information kiosks,…

LAOAG CITY – The National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) launched its first-ever regional championship in Ilocos Norte, featuring eighteen teams competing in the North Luzon Regional Championship. The event, which commenced at the Laoag City Centen…

CORDILLERA – In a significant development for the agriculture sector, the Cordillera region has successfully sold nearly 150 tons of cabbage and Chinese cabbage. This achievement was facilitated by the ‘Veggie Connect’ program, a government initiative…

Occidental Mindoro – Inmates at the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm (SPPF) have launched a project for producing concrete hollow blocks (CHBs), as announced by the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Friday. This initiative is part of a broader effort to …

DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte expressed her dismay on Friday over reported incidents of bribery to promote a People’s Initiative (PI) for charter change. The Vice President highlighted the detrimental impact of these actions on the digni…

DAVAO CITY – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Friday that Davao City is indeed part of the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). This clarification comes amidst previous reports suggesting the city’s ex…

Manila – The Philippine National Police (PNP) remains steadfast in its campaign against misconduct within its ranks, as emphasized by PNP Chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. on Friday. This declaration follows the recent arrest of two police officers in se…

LA UNION – The Philippine province of La Union is set to host the World Surf League (WSL) International Pro at Urbiztondo Beach, an event that promises significant benefits for local tourism and economy. The competition, scheduled for January 22 to 28…

Madrid – The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has projected that international tourism will fully rebound to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024. This optimistic forecast follows a robust performance in 2023, as stated in the organ…