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'Halal town' to rise in Manila

Manila, Nov. 3 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is throwing its full support behind the establishment of a Halal Town in Manila to promote cultural harmony, generate jobs, and boost to... Read More


PH commits to boost defense ties between SE Asia, India

Manila, Nov. 3 -- The Philippines, through Department of Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., has committed to help strengthen the defense cooperation between Southeast Asia and India, which ... Read More


CAAP goes on heightened alert for Typhoon Tino

Manila, Nov. 3 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) placed all airports and offices under its supervision on heightened alert in preparation for Typhoon Tino. CAAP Director Gener... Read More


DILG urges immediate evacuation amid Tino's threat

Manila, Nov. 3 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday urged all local government units (LGUs) in high-risk areas to immediately carry out pre-emptive or mandatory evac... Read More


Gov't heightens drive vs online child abuse, exploitation

Manila, Nov. 3 -- The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) is intensifying its campaign against online sexual abuse or exploitation of children (OSAEC) and child sexual abuse or exploitation mate... Read More


PH optimistic eVisa system for Chinese travelers will boost tourism

Manila, Nov. 3 -- The Philippines is optimistic that the launch of its new electronic visa (eVisa) system for Chinese nationals will help attract more visitors and strengthen the country's tourism rec... Read More


Transport agencies to assist affected passengers due to Tino

Manila, Nov. 3 -- Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Monday assured travelers that the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies are ready to assist passengers affec... Read More


Over 2.1M food packs prepositioned nationwide ahead of Tino

Manila, Nov. 3 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has more than 2.1 million family food packs (FFPs) prepositioned in key areas across the country ahead of Typhoon Tino (intern... Read More


Energy sector takes measures to mitigate Tino's impact

Manila, Nov. 3 -- The focus of measures put in place against the impact of Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) is aimed at limiting impacts on power consumers and the efficient restoration once... Read More


DPWH eyes reduced prices of construction materials

Manila, Nov. 3 -- The Department Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is looking at reduced prices of construction materials used in government projects, including infrastructure projects under the direct... Read More