The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is preparing for the expected onset of the La Niña phenomenon next month by ensuring that its disaster preparedness and response strategies are in place to mitigate the possible effects of
For the first time, the city government here has suspended classes at all levels in public schools for two days due to scorching heat.
In an executive order on Thursday, Mayor Alfred Romualdez said the local government decided to
The private sector Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team (PH CERT) has urged the administration of Romblon State University (RSU) and other big organizations recently attacked by hackers to establish permanent cybersecurity departments with wel…
A screening committee created for applicants to key positions in eight newly-created towns in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) started its work, a top regional official said Thursday.
In a statement, BARMM Chief Minister Ah…
MANILA: The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said the top three causes of death in the country last year were ischaemic heart diseases, neoplasms, and cerebrovascular diseases.
In a report released on Thursday, the PSA said these were also the l…
LEGAZPI: At least 17 colorful, gigantic hot air balloons will hog the limelight with Mayon Volcano as a fitting backdrop at the Old Legazpi Airport here for the first-ever Bicol Loco Hot Air Balloon Festival from May 3 to 5.
BAGUIO CITY: The National Museum of the Philippines has allotted PHP25 million for the rehabilitation of its museum in Kabayan, Benguet, which houses information on local history as as well actual mummies.
‘The amount will focus on the rehabilitation…
MANILA: The local stock barometer finished in the red territory for two trading days ahead of the April inflation report, while the Philippine peso gained strength in Thursday’s trade.
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell 0.81 percent to 6…
