The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has given the go signal for the release of PHP12.259 billion housing assistance for informal settlers and calamity victims. In a statement on Thursday, the DBM said Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has approved the release of a Notice of Cash Allocation worth PHP12.259 billion to the National Housing […]
DTI, BARMM ink deal for Phase 2 of ‘Bangon Marawi’ project
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism signed a memorandum of agreement on Thursday for Phase 2 of the Task Force Bangon Marawi project. In a press briefing here, DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual said the partnership will enable […]
DepEd launches MATATAG Curriculum to address basic education woes
MANILA – Department of Education Secretary and Vice President Sara Z. Duterte vowed that the current K to 12 Curriculum will be decongested by the MATATAG Curriculum which was officially launched on Thursday at the Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City. In her speech, Duterte cited revisions in the new basic education curriculum which include the […]
Magnitude 5.2 quake hits Davao Oriental
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Davao Oriental on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. In a bulletin issued at 10:29 a.m., Phivolcs said the tectonic quake struck 43 km. southeast of the municipality of Governor Generoso at 8:57 a.m. It was 39 km. deep. Intensity IV was felt in Malita and […]
Pregnant NPA fighter surrenders in Marawi City
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – A pregnant New People’s Army (NPA) combatant has surrendered to military authorities in Marawi City. In a statement Friday, the Army’s 103rd Infantry Brigade (103rd IBde) identified the surrenderer only as “Janella,” a squad medic of a unit under the NPA’s North Central Mindanao Regional Committee, who is eight […]
Teves not considered fugitive despite ‘terrorist’ tag – DOJ
MANILA – Suspended Negros Oriental (3rd District) Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. could not be labeled as a fugitive even if he has been designated as a terrorist by the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC), the Department of Justice (DOJ) said last Tuesday. In a Palace briefing, DOJ spokesperson Assistant Secretary Mico Clavino said Teves can only be […]
President Marcos commends national government and LGUs for swift disaster response
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday commended the national government and local government units (LGUs) for their joint efforts to ensure immediate and proper disaster response in areas affected by Typhoon Egay. During the distribution of various government assistance to typhoon victims in Bangued, Abra, he also expressed elation that displaced families […]
BI warns anew vs. fake predeparture counseling certificates
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday warned anew against an emerging human trafficking scheme trend of using fake Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) certificates. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said Filipinos should be vigilant against the new strategy of illegal recruiters. “We believe that this is an emerging trafficking trend, victimizing Filipinas […]
Philippines to export fresh mangoes to Australia this month : DFA
The Philippines will start shipping fresh mangoes to Australia starting this June, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday. In a release, the agency said arrangements are being made with FastboxPH, a Sydney-based e-Commerce and logistics provider and 1Export, a one-stop platform for cross-border trade and fulfillment services, with the assistance of the Philippine […]
19k child laborers in Davao Region withdrawn in last 4 years
DAVAO CITY – At least 19,455 children were withdrawn from child labor in Davao Region from 2018 to 2022, the regional office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-11) said on Friday. In a statement, DOLE-11 Regional Director Randolf Pensoy said the figure was based on the agency’s first quarter report for 2023, which gave […]
PH still open to exploration of untapped gas fields
MANILA – The Philippines is open to exploring the potential gas fields that remain untapped, the Department of Energy (DOE) said on Saturday. In a bid to meet the energy requirements, DOE Undersecretary Alessandro Sales said the doors are still open for investors interested in tapping the country’s potential power resources. “Ang more important thing dito […]
Thousands flee homes as LPA hits Butuan, Caraga provinces
BUTUAN CITY – Thousands of residents in Butuan City as well as in the neighboring provinces of Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur fled their homes as the trough of the low-pressure area (LPA) brought heavy rains that caused flooding and landslides Saturday. As of the 10 a.m. weather bulletin, the LPA was already […]
Construction starts for P325-M medical center on Siargao Island
DAPA, Siargao Island – Construction has begun for the PHP325 million modern medical center on this island in Surigao del Norte province, an official said Friday. “Our impossible dream is now a reality. I thought that the legislative measure to convert the Siargao District Hospital (SDH) to Siargao Island Medical Center (SIMC) will not push through because […]