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Laoag City expands BBM rice program to vulnerable sectors

LAOAG CITY, July 23 -- The government's "Benteng Bigas Meron Na" (BBM) program continues to provide relief to vulnerable sectors in this city by easing the impact of rising household expenses through ... Read More


Baguio launches hotline, app for complaints vs 'snub taxis'

BAGUIO CITY, July 23 -- The city government is urging passengers to report taxi drivers who refuse to accept passengers. Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Thursday said residents should report erring driver... Read More


Pantawid extension to ensure well-being of Antique beneficiaries

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, July 23 -- The extension of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)beyond the maximum seven-year limit will ensure the well-being of qualified household members in Antiqu... Read More


Dizon: P20-B Samal-Davao bridge on track for early completion

DAVAO CITY, July 23 -- Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon expressed confidence Thursday that the PHP20-billion Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge project will be compl... Read More


Nutrition council urges lactation rooms in Antique businesses, offices

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, July 23 -- Business establishments and offices in Antique are encouraged to establish a breastfeeding room to accommodate lactating moms while outside of their homes. Antique ... Read More


Social welfare takes custody of Bacolod student found with marijuana

BACOLOD CITY, July 23 -- The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) endorsed a public high school student to the custody of the city's Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) after he was foun... Read More


DSWD eyes cash assistance for sugarcane pest-hit farmers in Negros

BACOLOD CITY, July 23 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is mulling the provision of financial assistance to sugarcane farmers in Negros Island Region (NIR) affected by the red... Read More


Bacolod City to educate 1.5K employees against substance abuse

BACOLOD CITY, July 23 -- The city government here is targeting at least 1,500 regular employees to undergo an orientation on substance abuse awareness and prevention program in line with its initiativ... Read More


Negros Oriental ASF cases contained; La Libertad tests negative

DUMAGUETE CITY, July 23 -- African swine fever (ASF) cases in affected local government units in Negros Oriental have been contained following the culling of infected hogs, although authorities contin... Read More


Marcos leads rice aid rollout for 16K Puerto Princesa residents

Manila, July 23 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the rollout of rice assistance to 16,000 beneficiaries in Puerto Princesa City, saying the government's revamped Local Government S... Read More