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2 PWD-, biker-friendly PUV stops open in Marikina

Manila, Oct. 7 -- The city government of Marikina and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Tuesday opened two public utility vehicle (PUV) stops in the city. In a statement, Marikina Mayor Maan... Read More


Cebu guv, mayors thank PBBM, DSWD chief for speedy aid delivery

Manila, Oct. 7 -- On behalf of the Cebuanos and local government executives of the Northern part of the province, Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro on Tuesday expressed her gratitude to President Ferdin... Read More


Factory output growth accelerates in August

Manila, Oct. 7 -- Factory output growth accelerated in August, reversing the contraction seen in the previous month, data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Tuesday showed. Resu... Read More


Remulla to bring transparency to Office of the Ombudsman

Manila, Oct. 7 -- Incoming Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Tuesday he wants the Office of the Ombudsman to be more open to the general public about its undertaking. "(I want to bring in) transpa... Read More


Senator: P182-B still available for disaster response, rehab efforts

Manila, Oct. 7 -- The government has PHP182 billion in available funds that can be used to boost disaster response and rehabilitation efforts following the series of disasters that hit the country rec... Read More


DOLE to inspect 6 more Cebu BPOs

Manila, Oct. 7 -- Six more business process outsourcing (BPO) companies in Central Visayas are set to undergo inspection by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). According to DOLE-Central Vi... Read More


Bukidnon poverty rate down to 27%, further local action urged

Manila, Oct. 7 -- Despite a modest drop in its poverty rate, Bukidnon remains among the poorest provinces in the Philippines, with 27 percent of its population still living in poverty, slightly down f... Read More


PH, Japan hold first joint exercise under military access pact

Manila, Oct. 7 -- The Philippines and Japan on Tuesday kicked off their first activity since the military access pact signed by both countries entered into force last month. The inaugural activity, t... Read More


Qualified teachers, non-teaching staff to receive 2023 PBB

Manila, Oct. 7 -- Qualified public school teachers and non-teaching personnel are set to receive their 2023 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB), the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Bud... Read More


Gov't vows to stabilize supply, prices amid weather disturbances

Manila, Oct. 7 -- The government will intensify efforts to stabilize supply and prices amid weather disturbances, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said Tuesday. DEPDev ma... Read More