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Incentives mulled for proper disposal of farm chemical containers

MANILA, Nov. 19 -- The provincial government has renewed its call for farmers to properly collect and dispose of used fertilizer and pesticide containers to prevent environmental and health risks. Go... Read More


Uwan death toll in Bicol now 6

MANILA, Nov. 19 -- Six persons were reported dead from Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong) in Bicol Region, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Bicol said Wednesday. In an updated report, OCD-Bicol spoke... Read More


DA: Coconut farms in Bicol suffered most damage after Uwan onslaught

MANILA, Nov. 19 -- Coconut farms in the Bicol Region recorded the most damage during the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong), the Department of Agriculture in Bicol (DA-5) s... Read More


LTFRB: No student discount refusal on weekends, holidays

MANILA, Nov. 19 -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Wednesday warned drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUV) to honor the 20-percent student discount ... Read More


Globe secures P7.6-B term loan from Mizuho Bank

MANILA, Nov. 19 -- Globe Telecom, Inc. has secured a 20 billion Japanese yen (around PHP7.6 billion) term loan from Mizuho Bank Ltd., to be used to finance more projects, refinance liabilities and for... Read More


Sweden partners with PH mines to bring zero-injury tech

MANILA, Nov. 19 -- Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines Anna Ferry said Sweden is introducing mining technologies used in their own operations to help improve safety and efficiency in the Philippine ... Read More


PH Army moves to boost troops' financial literacy

MANILA, Nov. 19 -- The Philippine Army (PA) has taken a step to further boost the financial literacy of its personnel. In a statement on Wednesday, PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said this is in... Read More


Senators cite ES Recto's competence, integrity

MANILA, Nov. 19 -- The appointment of former finance secretary Ralph Recto as the new Executive Secretary gets backing from senators who expressed confidence that his leadership and record of public s... Read More


NegOr police seize P1285 M shabu since January

DUMAGUETE CITY, Nov. 18 -- Police in Negros Oriental seized more than PHP128.5 million worth of suspected shabu in the province since Jan. 1, an official said Tuesday. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokespers... Read More


MCU CEU graduates top optometrist exam

Manila, Nov. 18 -- Manila Central University (MCU) and Centro Escolar University (CEU) were the top-performing schools in the recent Optometrists Computer-Based Licensure Examination, according to the... Read More