Davao City — A new system designed to track incidents of violence against women (VAW) has been launched in Davao City, aimed at compiling and managing cases to better protect the rights and welfare of victims. The VAW Tracking System (VTS) was introdu…
BORONGAN CITY—The participation of Miss Philippines Earth 2024 contestants in Borongan City has provided significant benefits to the local tourism sector and has enhanced efforts towards environmental awareness, according to city officials. Mayor Jose…
Calamba — Economists from both government and academic sectors are calling for increased infrastructure support in Calabarzon to sustain and enhance its role as a key manufacturing hub. This support is deemed crucial for the expansion of production ac…
Naga City — In response to a growing number of cybercrime cases involving minors, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) is calling on parents to closely monitor their children’s online activities. This appeal was made during the ‘The Impact of Cy…
DUBAI—The 10th Philippine Property and Investment Exhibition (PPIE), the largest international property and investment show from the Philippines, is scheduled to take place on May 11-12, 2024, at The Bristol Hotel in Deira, Dubai.
According to Phil…
SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION—The provincial government of La Union has provided PHP 1.7 million in agricultural inputs to 40 local farmer groups, gearing up for the upcoming wet cropping season.
According to Philippines News Agency, since April 18, these…
New York — Oil prices experienced an uptick on Friday, driven by robust demand in the United States and escalating tensions in the Middle East. International benchmark Brent crude reached $89.66 per barrel by 10:36 a.m. local time, marking a 0.7 perce…
CAGAYAN DE ORO—Northern Mindanao emerged as a key contributor to the Philippines’ economy in 2023, accounting for 4.7 percent of the national gross domestic product (GDP), as reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Friday. The region’…
MANILA—Nine Filipinos have been chosen to serve as volunteers at the 2024 Olympics and Paralympic Games in Paris, including two para-athletes.
According to Philippines News Agency, which coordinated the selection process with France Volontaires-Phi…
Baguio City — In a move to bolster urban food production and sustainability, students in Baguio City have been engaging in urban gardening training sessions aimed at transforming local green spaces into sources of food. The initiative, which began dur…