The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday assured that local manufacturers will be prioritized in the procurement of biofertilizers. In a teleradio interview, DA Undersecretary Leocadio Sebastian said assisting the farmers is stipulated under Memor…
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Sunday joined the nation in paying tribute to Filipino mothers whom he described as very special persons who have sacrificed a lot. ‘I join the whole world in celebrating the life of that very, very special …
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat qualified for the Western and Eastern Conference Finals, respectively, after beating the Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks on Friday. LeBron James led the Lakers to a 4-2 series win with 30 points,…
The communist New People’s Army (NPA) suffered a major blow following recent military operations that killed three key leaders of the rebel group in Surigao del Sur and Agusan del Sur. Maj. Francisco Garello, chief of the Public Affairs Division of th…
The Philippines breached the two million mark in international arrivals for the first five months of 2023, surpassing last year’s baseline target. The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced the good news over the weekend, citing the latest data of 2,00…
A vehicle accident left 24 church members dead Saturday in southern Zambia, with 12 wounded. Deputy police spokesman Danny Mwale announced in the national capital of Lusaka that the victims were believed to be members of the New Apostolic Church in Ch…
State workers will receive their midyear bonus starting May 15, confirmed Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Sunday. “I am happy to announce that our civil servants will be receiving their midyear bonus this year…
Fishermen displaced by a recent oil spill in this province will get the opportunity to learn a new skill vital to their line of work, thanks to the joint efforts of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Reso…
The Philippines’ new tagline ‘We Give the World Our Best – The Philippines’ is different from the country’s long-time tourism slogan ‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines,’ Presidential Adviser on Creative Communication (PACC) Secretary Paul Soriano said …
Police in Kenya announced Friday that the death toll in the Shakahola cult case had reached 179. Bodies were exhumed from 12 graves on land owned by the church leader pastor Paul Mackenzie. A total of 609 people has so far been reported missing, Coast…