Category: General

DPWH Completes P23.6 Million School Building Projects in La Union

LA UNION — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently finalized the construction of new school buildings valued at PHP23.6 million in San Fernando City and Sudipen town, La Union, enhancing educational facilities and community res…

Senator Tulfo Proposes Harsher Penalties for Bomb Threat Hoaxes

CALOOCAN CITY — Senator Raffy Tulfo has introduced a legislative bill aimed at imposing severe penalties for spreading false information about bomb threats and other life-threatening materials. Senate Bill 2768, filed on Wednesday, seeks to update the…

Philippine Employment Rises as Joblessness Declines in June

MANILA — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported a significant decrease in unemployment in June, with the number of jobless Filipinos falling to 1.62 million from 2.33 million a year earlier. This marks a considerable improvement in the cou…

Philippine Q1 GDP Growth Revised to 5.8% Amid Sectoral Gains

MANILA — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has adjusted the first quarter GDP growth rate of the Philippines upward to 5.8%, marking a slight increase from the previously reported 5.7%.

According to Philippines News Agency, the revision was …