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'Benteng Bigas Meron Na' program rolls out in Caraga

BUTUAN CITY, July 27 -- Thousands of residents in the Caraga Region, particularly those from vulnerable sectors, have started benefiting from the government's "Benteng Bigas Meron Na" program through ... Read More


P5.35M gov't aid released to 103 former rebels in Samar provinces

TACLOBAN CITY, July 27 -- The government distributed more than PHP5.35 million in financial assistance to 103 former members of the New People's Army (NPA), the Philippine Army reported on Monday. Th... Read More


Misamis Oriental eyes potential economic partnership with Taiwan

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 27 -- The provincial government of Misamis Oriental on Monday expressed its openness to collaborating with Taiwan. In a weekly report, Administrator Ruel Gayoso said Taipei ... Read More


Lamitan City loses 284 hogs to ASF, boosts biosecurity measures

ZAMBOANGA CITY, July 27 -- Authorities have intensified surveillance, monitoring, and biosecurity measures to contain the spread of African swine fever (ASF) in Lamitan City, Basilan. In a statement ... Read More


Diocese, peace network urge Eastern Samar towns to oppose mining

TACLOBAN CITY, July 27 -- The Diocese of Borongan and the Samar Island Partnership for Peace and Development (SIPPAD) have urged municipal and barangay councils in Giporlos and Balangiga, Eastern Sama... Read More


Farm-to-market roads bring lifeline to Manobo IPs in Surigao Sur

BUTUAN CITY, July 27 -- Indigenous people farmers in Barangays Bagyang and Bolhoon in San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, will soon gain vital access to markets and livelihood opportunities through newly bui... Read More


DepEd boosts learners' protection with prevention-response strategy

LEGAZPI CITY, July 27 -- The Department of Education-Bicol (DepEd-5) is enhancing its Learner Rights and Protection (LRP) program with a new learner handbook, expanded security, simulation drills for ... Read More


DSWD-11 mobilizes aid for 16 families hit by Marilog landslide

DAVAO CITY, July 27 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Davao Region (DSWD-11) reported Monday that over PHP2 million in standby funds will support relief operations for families af... Read More


PH, US, Japan finish another drill amid renewed WPS tensions

Manila, July 26 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), along with its American and Japanese counterparts, completed another round of joint maritime exercises in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a... Read More


Rep. Marcos: House to prioritize 26 remaining LEDAC bills

Manila, July 26 -- Half of the 52 priority bills of the current administration were approved and passed by the House of Representatives during the First Regular Session of the 20th Congress. The prio... Read More