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PAL to utilize bigger plane for Puerto Princesa flights

Manila, Dec. 12 -- Flag carrier Philippine Airlines announced on Friday it will utilize bigger aircraft for its Manila-Puerto Princesa flights beginning Dec. 17. The Airbus A330-300 has 363 seats - 1... Read More


Ilocos Norte town names 3 old tunnels as vital cultural properties

VINTAR, Dec. 12 -- Three century-old tunnels here have been recognized as important cultural properties. Municipal tourism operations officer Erwin Suguitan confirmed this on Friday, as his team led ... Read More


Gov't set to give more indemnity to Tino-hit farmers in Canlaon City

DUMAGUETE CITY, Dec. 12 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), will provide indemnity to as many qualified farmers in Canlaon City, Negros Ori... Read More


Ordinance grants incentives for nano enterprises in Iloilo City

ILOILO CITY, Dec. 12 -- The Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Council) on Friday passed an ordinance granting incentives on regulatory and administrative fees to nano enterprises in Iloilo City. Ordinance... Read More


Flood-prone barangays in Bacolod see hope in Oplan Kontra Baha

BACOLOD CITY, Dec. 12 -- Officials of flood-prone barangays in this highly urbanized city are optimistic of finally seeing an end to years of destructive floods with the interventions being implemente... Read More


Bacolod-Silay Airport rehab now at 80%, PTB expansion to begin 2026

Manila, Dec. 12 -- The rehabilitation of the Bacolod-Silay Airport is now at 80 percent, with expansion plans for its passenger terminal building (PTB) on track to begin next year. During an inspecti... Read More


PCG welcomes first female paratroopers

Manila, Dec. 12 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday marked a new milestone after three women completed the PCG's airborne course and became the agency's first female paratroopers. In a stat... Read More


Sign language in courts 'major step' to inclusive justice - senator

Manila, Dec. 12 -- The Supreme Court's (SC) decision to assign sign language interpreters in all courts is "a major step toward inclusive justice," Senator Francis Pangilinan said on Friday. "This is... Read More


Manila provides free flu vaccines to children, seniors

Manila, Dec. 12 -- Children and senior citizens in the city of Manila are advised to visit health centers and district hospitals to avail of free flu vaccine as the country experiences cold weather. ... Read More


Giving of 13th month pay recognition of workers' contribution - BWC

Manila, Dec. 12 -- The Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC) said giving out of 13th month pay to employees is an appreciation of the contribution of labor to the growth and success of the company. "The... Read More