MANILA — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) collected more than 750 truckloads of garbage and silt from different creeks and open canals in Metro Manila through its waterways and estero cleanup program. Data from the MMDA Flood Control and Sewerage Management Office showed that a total of 757 truckloads or 5,250 cubic meters of […]
Black garlic now being produced in Ilocos Norte
BATAC CITY, Ilocos Norte -– Black garlic (BG), a delicious and exotic product from fresh garlic, which is a sought-after food supplement and an ingredient of expensive culinary recipes in Japan and other countries, is now locally produced in Ilocos Norte. This is credited to the efforts of Ilocos Norte Governor Ma. Imelda Josefa R. […]
PHL exports grow 18.3 % in Q1 ’17
MANILA — Merchandise trade grew 22.7 percent in March backed by double-digit growth of imports and exports, bolstering hope the Philippines will be the fastest-growing economy among the ASEAN-5 this year. “This could be anchored on recovering external demand and strong domestic consumption and investment activities,” said National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Officer-in-Charge and […]
WHO cites Philippines’ health achievements
TAGUM CITY – A World Health Organization (WHO) official on Thursday cited the Philippines’ health achievements. Dr. Shin Young-soo, WHO regional director for the Western Pacific, highlighted that life expectancy in the Philippines is at least 70 years (68.27 years in 2014); less than a million Filipinos are smoking compared to six years ago; the […]
Duterte attends World Economic Forum
The road to recovery of Baybay drug users
BAYBAY CITY — For former drug users in this city, their recovery is a second chance to live a normal life. Sis Kurt (not his real name), 19, expects to enjoy full public acceptance after finishing the community-based rehabilitation program of the city. A self-confessed drug pusher and user, Sis Kurt is the only homosexual […]
Drug use contributes to HIV epidemic, says health expert
MANILA, May 7 — Drug abusers, especially those who share needles when they inject drugs, run the risk of contracting communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA), program manager of the Dangerous Drugs Abuse Program of the Department of Health (DOH), Dr. Jasmin Peralta, said drug users are inclined […]
34 Tokhang surrenderers now steel fabricators
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines– A total of 34 drug surrenderers from Barangay 4, Isabela town in Negros Occidental will graduate on May 9 from their two-week skills training on steel fabrication under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). TESDA-Negros Occidental head Joel Villagracia sought the cooperation of Barangay 4 led by village chief Eduardo […]
Cayetano to UN Human Rights Council: EJKs not state-sponsored
MANILA, Philippines –Extra Judicial Killings are not state sponsored this was the message of Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano before the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Switzerland. Cayetano who defended President Rodrigo Duterte before the UNCHR emphasized “There are extrajudicial killings but it is not state-sponsored and we are trying our best to […]
President Rody onboard Chinese warship
The President was given a tour inside the Chinese Vessel Chang Chun where he was able to see the armaments, the deck, the bridge navigation system as well as the operations room command and control system. The Chinese PLAN officers also presented tokens to the President during his tour. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTOS
President Duterte to issue executive order for ‘endo’
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte announced Monday during the celebration of Labor’s Day here that he will issue an executive order directing employers to strictly implement the end of contractualization (endo) or labor-only contracting jobs. The President also asked the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to deputize trade unions to strictly monitor […]
Duterte to chair BIMP-EAGA Summit and Vision 2025
MANILA, Philippines—President Rodrigo Roa Duterte will chair tomorrow’s BIMP-East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit with the adoption of the BIMP-EAGA Vision 2025. On Sunday, April 30, Duterte will launch the first ASEAN Roll On Roll Off (RoRo) ferry service high on the agenda for discussion. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Assistant Secretary Arturo P. […]
ARMM holds investments roadshow in Cotabato City
Cotabato City, Philippines – In a bid to improve investment opportunities, the Regional Board of Investments of the Autonomous Region in Muslim in Mindanao (RBOI-ARMM) held a consultation forum with stakeholders here. Investors and representatives from the business community, government agencies, banks, and the academe attended the event, which covers presentations of the economic activities […]