Manila, Philippines – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. has called on the department’s 49 new lawyers to uphold values of fairness, justice, and inclusivity in their work. In a statement rele…
Occidental Mindoro – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported the rescue of five Filipino fishermen following a collision between their boat and a Chinese-flagged bulk carrier near Paluan, Occidental Mindoro. The incident, involving fishing boat FBCA…
Bacolod City, Philippines – Negros Occidental and Bacolod City have reported a significant decrease in inflation rates for November.
According to Philippines News Agency, The PSA’s latest summary inflation report indicated that Negros Occidental’s i…
Manila – The Senate has ratified the “No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act,” as finalized by the Bicameral Conference Committee. Senator Chiz Escudero, who led the call for ratification, confirmed that the reconciled version of the bill has gained suppo…
Manila, Philippines – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have entered into an agreement to use irrigation facilities for renewable energy development. The memorandum of agreement (MOA) was signed by NIA Act…
Manila – Cebu Pacific (CEB), a low-cost carrier, has canceled its flights to and from Dipolog from December 8 to 17, due to ongoing runway repairs at the airport. The affected flights are 5J 703/704 and 5J 705/706 between Manila
Isabela, Philippines – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) dispatched a team of parajumpers to the site of the Piper aircraft crash in Barangay Casala, San Mariano, Isabela.
According to Philippines News Agency, the aircraft, which went missing last mon…
Manila – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has reported the seizure of PHP42.4 billion worth of smuggled goods from January to November 24 this year. BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, during a briefing on Wednesday, announced that this figure is double
