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Mindoro deepwater port to boost local economy, cut food costs - DA

Manila, Jan. 13 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said the proposed construction of a deepwater port in Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, is expected to stimulate the local economy and ... Read More


Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe to visit selected PH churches this year

Manila, Jan. 13 -- The pilgrim image of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Mexico will visit the country in the middle of this year. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) News reported t... Read More


Lawmaker wants to amend Bank Secrecy Law to boost fight vs. corruption

Manila, Jan. 13 -- Senator Jinggoy Estrada is pushing for the passage of a measure that seeks to amend Republic Act No. 1405 or the Bank Secrecy Law to allow for greater transparency in financial tran... Read More


Corruption should not hinder infra spending - Gatchalian

Manila, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday said corruption should not hinder government infrastructure spending or this could stall economic growth and development. "Corruption should be a... Read More


Over 1.5M children benefit from DSWD feeding programs in 2025

Manila, Jan. 13 -- More than 1.5 million children enrolled in child development centers (CDCs) and supervised neighborhood play (SNP) were served by the Department of Social Welfare and Development's ... Read More


Thousands of cops to secure Ati-Atihan, Sinulog, Dinagyang festivals

Manila, Jan. 13 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) will secure three major Santo Nino festivals this month following the peaceful observance of the Feast of Jesus Nazarene. The PNP on Tuesday sa... Read More


LGUs urged: Ensure fund availability before issuing guarantee letters

Manila, Jan. 13 -- Malacanang on Tuesday said local government units (LGUs) must ensure they have sufficient funds before issuing hospital guarantee letters. In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer... Read More


10K BFP fire inspectors face probe over alleged kickback scheme

Manila, Jan. 13 -- Around 10,000 fire safety inspectors of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) will be investigated over an alleged kickback scheme involving overpriced fire safety equipment, Departme... Read More


Police chiefs ordered to monitor, act on personnel misconduct

Manila, Jan. 13 -- Police chiefs nationwide were ordered to strengthen internal monitoring and disciplinary systems following a recent shooting in Sibulan, Negros Oriental involving an active police o... Read More


Remulla cites reform initiatives for PNP's high trust rating, gains

Manila, Jan. 13 -- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday heaped praises on the Philippine National Police (PNP) for its improved professionalism, c... Read More