Filipino seafarers can depend on Congress to fully support the initiative of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to promote their welfare and to invigorate the maritime industry. ‘Under President Marcos’ leadership, we are committed to fostering an enab…
Some 3,273 families from the six local government units (LGUs) in Albay affected by Mayon Volcano’s unrest have received cash aid through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) in separate payout activities. The AICS distribution on …
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) separately broke ground Friday for PHP115 million worth of infrastructure projects here. The projects include a sports center and Sangguniang Panlungsod building in Barangay Limo-ok, and two multipurp…
A Chinese delegation composed of 70 business executives has visited the country to explore investment opportunities here, the Board of Investments (BOI) said Friday. In a statement, the BOI said it received the 70-man business delegation of the Chines…
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday said it has intercepted 11 passengers in a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-bound flight for being possible victims of human trafficking. The departure was prevented on June 21 at the Mactan-Cebu International Airpo…
The city government here has sought the intervention of the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) to iron out issues concerning Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD), a legal officer said on Friday. Lawyer Jerone Castillo, head of the Cebu City Legal…
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Thursday called on Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states to continue improving the promotion and protection of the rights of children whom he called…
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday downplayed pleas made by the camp of embattled Negros Oriental (3rd District) Rep. Arnolfo Teves seeking to oust DOJ prosecutors from handling the preliminary probe against the fugitive lawmaker for …
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory has captured an image of a strong solar flare emitted by the sun, according to the agency. The solar flare, peaking at 1:09 p.m. Tuesday Eastern Time, is classified as an X1.0 flare. X-class denotes the most intense f…
Batanes has been included in the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO), the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Thursday. According to the UNWTO INSTO page, an observator…