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Palace hosts countdown concert for PH hosting of FIVB in 2025

Manila: The Malacañan Palace on Sunday held a concert for the one-year countdown to the Philippine hosting of the Fédération Internationale De Volleyball (FIVB) Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025.

The Philippines secured the hosting rights for …

Court win shows govt’s commitment vs. illegal drugs – DOJ

Manila: The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday said the ruling of the Manila court to convict four persons in connection with the May 2017 smuggling of PHP6.4 billion worth of shabu shows the government’s commitment to crack down on the illegal dru…

6 dead, 11 hurt as cyclones, ‘habagat’ dampen PH

Manila: At least six persons were reported dead and 11 others injured due to the combined effects of tropical cyclones Ferdie and Gener and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) …

Sea travel suspension stays in Surigao Norte – PCG

BUTUAN CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard Station in Surigao del Norte (CGS-SDN) maintained its temporary suspension of sea travel on Monday due to strong gale-force winds affecting Mindanao’s western, northern, and eastern seaboards.

In an updated a…

Fish Conservation Week emphasizes sustainability, food security

DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Davao Region (BFAR-11) launched the 61st Fish Conservation Week on Monday, focusing on sustainability and food security.

‘This annual event underscores the importance of conserving our fi…

CSC awards rites for outstanding gov’t workers set Sept 18

Manila: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will recognize the winners of the 2024 Search for Outstanding Government Workers at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Sept. 18.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will lead the conferment of awards to individual …