News for a Better Future
ILOILO CITY — Approximately 72,000 households across 180 barangays in Iloilo City will begin receiving city-procured water through the ‘Oplan Bulig Tubig Sa Syudad’ initiative starting Wednesday. This program aims to manage the city’s water supply eff…
CATANDUANES, BICOL — Twelve associations in Catanduanes, organized under the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), will launch various food-related livelihood projects this June, aimed at enhancing food security. These initiatives are part of an appro…
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — The City Veterinary Office (CVO) of Bacolod has set a goal to vaccinate 70 percent of its estimated 100,000 dogs by October to establish herd immunity and prevent a rabies outbreak. This initiative follows concerns raised b…
BAGUIO, Philippines — The city of Baguio is stepping up efforts to address mental health issues among its government employees, implementing programs designed to enhance their well-being and productivity. This initiative comes in response to an increa…
MANILA—Senators Joel Villanueva and Francis Escudero lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday for his commitment to human rights, following the issuance of Administrative Order (AO) No. 22. This order establishes the Special Committee on Hum…
Cotabato City, Philippines – The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) has appointed Sheik Muslim Guiamaden as the new “wali,” or ceremonial head, of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The resolution was passed during a speci…
TACLOBAN—The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has partnered with the business community in Leyte to advance the adoption of new technologies by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This collaboration aims to enhance local businesse…
Negros Occidental — Student-athletes from Negros Occidental who achieved medal finishes at the 2024 Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet were awarded a total of PHP1.5 million in cash incentives by the provincial government. The …
MANILA—The Department of Agriculture (DA) is steadfast in its goal to achieve a rice production target of 20.4 million metric tons for the year, despite the threat of a ‘more destructive’ La Niña event, which is anticipated to impact the country soon….
Iloilo — The Sandiganbayan has lifted the travel ban and ordered the return of the bond for former Maasin mayor Mariano Malones following the dismissal of his graft charges by the Supreme Court due to undue delays. The charges were related to alleged …
Manila — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has affirmed the constitutionality of a bilateral agreement between the United States and the Philippines concerning the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The DOJ issued a legal opinion stating that the pact adhe…
Manila — The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) experienced a notable rise on Monday, as increased net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in February provided a boost, while the Philippine peso weakened against the US dollar. The PSEi climbed…