MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is actively promoting self-reliance among communities in the Philippines by advocating for backyard farming and environmental sustainability. This initiative aims to benefit 42,000 vi…
BELAIT DISTRICT – Following the successful Administrator Nomination roadshow of the National Pension Scheme, SPK, in Brunei Muara District in December 2023, the Employees Trust Fund (TAP) is set to hold a similar event in the Belait District. The road…
SEOUL- The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s (SMPA) chief, Kim Kwang-ho, was indicted on charges of professional negligence related to the 2022 Itaewon crowd crush, which resulted in 159 fatalities. This decision was announced by prosecutors on Frida…
TUTONG DISTRICT – Two companies in the Tutong District have been fined for improper disposal of rubbish and construction materials. This enforcement action followed a recent patrol operation by the Tutong District Office’s Enforcement Unit.
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MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) assured the public of the stability of the grid system in Panay Island and its neighboring provinces, dispelling concerns following the January 2 blackout. During a weekly forum held in Quezon City, DOE Assistan…
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The results of the Brunei-Cambridge G.C.E. ‘AS’ and ‘A’ Level examinations for the October/November 2023 academic session have been announced. The outcomes reflect the academic achievements of students across the country.
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MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has officially institutionalized the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pag-Abot Program. Signed under Executive Order (EO) 52 on Thursday, this initiative aims to enhance the delivery of s…
MANILA- In 2023, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) extended aid to more than 6.5 million Filipinos in need through its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. DSWD Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communica…
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has expressed that the upcoming visit of the United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) on Freedom of Opinion and Expression, Irene Khan, to the Philippines symbolizes the nation’s commitment to open and …
WASHINGTON – Sports Illustrated, an iconic American sports magazine, is confronting the possibility of significant staff layoffs, possibly affecting its entire workforce. The News Guild, representing the magazine’s employees, disclosed this developmen…