Environment

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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Lingering rains to persist nationwide as October ends, says PAGASA

MANILA (October 27) — Cloudy skies and scattered rains are expected to continue across the Philippines through the end of October as three major...

Basilan-Bound Fast Craft Encounters Trouble; All Passengers Rescued Safely

ISABELA CITY, BASILAN (October 23) — A routine trip from Zamboanga City to Isabela City turned into a tense experience on Thursday morning, October...

Rare Mindanao squirrels spotted in Cotabato uplands — proof the forests still breathe

MAGPET, COTABATO (October 24)  — In the quiet highlands of Barangay Sallab, a pair of quick, russet-colored squirrels leapt between branches of an ancient...

NorMin tops Mindanao in free Wi-Fi rollout, powering schools and small businesses

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 22 – Northern Mindanao now leads the island in digital connectivity with 1,218 active free Wi-Fi hotspots, the Department...

DOTr completes study for Mindanao Railway Phase 3, eyes 200K jobs, faster travel

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 22) – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has completed the pre-feasibility study for Phase 3 of the Mindanao Railway...

DOH deploys clean water lifeline to Manay quake zone

MANAY, Davao Oriental  (October 21) — Clean, safe drinking water is now flowing into evacuation centers here after the Department of Health – Davao...
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