Category: General

MOU inked to enhance sea travel safety in Surigao City

BUTUAN CITY – The Surigao City government and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) have partnered to enhance the promotion and enforcement of safety protocols in maritime travel in the city and its neighboring areas.

In a statement on Wednesday, …

W. Visayas farm schools develop new breed of farmers

Four years after the Department of Education (DepEd) put up farm schools in Western Visayas, almost 8,000 junior high schools have already developed an interest in farming.

This new breed of farmers is now enrolled in 31 farm schools in various schoo…

Manila LGU provides food, cash aid to fire victims

MANILA: The city government of Manila has provided cash and financial assistance to families that were affected by recent fire incidents in the city.

Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo led the distribution of assistance to fire victims in Sa…

P29/kg. rice available in Camarines Sur Oct. 17

LEGAZPI CITY – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) 5 (Bicol) on Wednesday said 2,000 bags of affordable rice will be available for sale in the “Kadiwa ng Pangulo” at the NIA Camarines Sur Irrigation Management Office in Magarao town on Thursd…

Chiz: Senate remains a pillar of democracy, nation-building

Manila: As the Philippine Senate marked its 108th anniversary, Senate President Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero reminded his colleagues that the Senate’s role in nation-building is not static and continues to evolve, just as the challenges facing the country….