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DFA hopeful for ‘positive development’ in talks to free Houthi-held Filipino seafarers

MANILA (November 19) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is seeing “something positive” in ongoing efforts to secure the release of Filipino seafarers held by Houthi rebels in...

Davao de Oro rolls out faster, fully digital health referral system

NABUNTURAN (November 19) ---  Davao de Oro has officially launched its new Integrated Referral Information System (DDO-IRIS), giving...

DSWD appeals: Don’t give alms — help IPs, street families the right way

MANILA (November 19) — As the Christmas season approaches, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is...

Child abuse cases in Caraga down 20%, but online threats surge

BUTUAN CITY (November 19) — Child abuse cases in Caraga fell by 20% this year, police reported, even...

BARMM lawmakers push to institutionalize ₱10,000 Ramadan bonus for regional workers

Photo courtesy: Bangsamoro Government COTABATO CITY (November 19) — Lawmakers in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) are seeking to...
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Foreign debt reaches new high of $148.9 billion

MANILA (September 15) — As of the end of June, the country's outstanding external debt had reached a new high of $148.87 billion, although...

PS-DBM cancels PhilGEPS Membership of Nine Discaya-Linked firms

MANILA (September 6) – The Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) has cancelled the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS)...

Tuna sector warned to prepare for climate, labor challenges

MANILA (September 5) --- The Philippine tuna industry should prepare for increasing pressures from climate change, labor problems, and international sustainability regulations, even if...

Soybean farmers in Surigao Sur benefit from government assistance

BUTUAN CITY (September 3) – After getting government assistance, a group of farmers in Tago, Surigao del Sur, made income by selling harvested soybean...

 Fuel costs rise more as September begins

MANILA (September 2) — Commuters and motorists will feel another squeeze at the pump today, September 2, as fuel prices rise for the second...

Lingig welcomes full implementation of Multi-Species Marine Hatchery Law

BUTUAN CITY (September 1) – The local government unit (LGU) of Lingig, Surigao del Sur, has lauded the full implementation of Republic Act 10787,...
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