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Gov't reports gains in fight vs. RSSI pest with help from stakeholders

Manila, July 11 -- The government is seeing progress in its efforts to contain the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation that has threatened sugarcane farms in Negros Occidental. In an int... Read More


3 more Filipino crew from MV Eternity C rescued -DMW

Manila, July 10 -- Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac on Thursday confirmed that three more Filipino crew members of bulk carrier MV Eternity C were found safe, bringing the total... Read More


DMW verifying reports of Houthi abduction of MV Eternity C crew

Manila, July 10 -- The Department of Migrant Workers is working on verifying reports that Houthi forces may have kidnapped several crew members of MV Eternity C after attacking and sinking the vessel ... Read More


DENR to double Upper Marikina's forest cover for climate resilience

Manila, July 10 -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Thursday announced its plans to accelerate reforestation of the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape (UMRBPL)... Read More


QC institutionalizes blended learning in public schools

Manila, July 10 -- The Quezon City government has officially adopted a blended learning program in all public schools to ensure continuous learning amid pressing challenges such as overcrowded classro... Read More


CWC calls on teens to write songs for children's rights

Manila, July 9 -- Through its nationwide "Himig MAKABATA" Jingle Writing Contest, the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) is calling on young Filipinos who have a knack for catchy tunes to champ... Read More


CFO warns vs. deceptive 'foreign suitors,' cross-border marriage scams

Manila, July 9 -- The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is intensifying its campaign to protect Filipinos from deceptive "foreign suitors" and other cross-border scams who lure them into sham or ... Read More


DMW padlocks Cavite salon, training hub used for illegal recruitment

Manila, July 9 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Wednesday shut down an illegal recruitment agency fronting as a beauty salon and training center in Imus, Cavite. DMW Assistant Secretary ... Read More


CPD to youth: Know rights, avoid teen pregnancy

Manila, July 9 -- As the country celebrates World Population Day this July 11, the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) flagged the rising number of teenage pregnancies among young Filipinos... Read More


DMW warns shipowners: No more Filipino crew on ships crossing Red Sea

Manila, July 8 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reiterated its warning to shipowners and manning agencies with vessels traversing the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to divert voyages or not de... Read More