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DTI to fast-track $2-B I Squared Capital energy, infra investments

Manila, Oct. 19 -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it will facilitate expedited government support for the USD2 billion investment commitment of American private equity firm I Squared ... Read More


DBM assures continued funding support for ARAL Program in 2027

Manila, Oct. 19 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Saturday assured continued funding support for the Department of Education's (DepEd) Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL... Read More


Gov't sets aside P7.86-B disaster fund for El Nino response

Manila, Oct. 19 -- The national government has set aside PHP7.86 billion in disaster response funds to address the impacts of the very strong El Nino phenomenon, which has already caused billions of p... Read More


Ticket sold in Camarines Sur wins P115-M MegaLotto jackpot

Manila, Oct. 19 -- A lone bettor from Camarines Sur won the PHP115 million jackpot in the MegaLotto 6/45 draw on Friday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced. In an advisory on ... Read More


63 of 77 fatalities in MV June Aster fire identified; probe still ongoing

Manila, Oct. 19 -- A total of 63 victims have so far been identified in the MV June Aster fire off Palawan that killed 77 onboard last September, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said on Friday. T... Read More


DPWH to construct 2 more bridges in Tarlac

Manila, Oct. 19 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced plans to construct two additional bridges in Tarlac City, with the aim of improving transportation and restoring bridge ... Read More


Lagmay urges groundwater monitoring amid El Nino threats

Manila, Oct. 19 -- The government must look beyond dam levels and strengthen groundwater monitoring as it prepares for the impact of the very strong El Nino, University of the Philippines (UP) Resilie... Read More


DFA flags Chinese envoy over 'thinly veiled threat' of force; cautions all diplomats in PH

Manila, Oct. 16 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday night flagged the "poor choice of words" made by Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, who said China could "easily win" if it wants to u... Read More


3 Caraga LGUs get P13-M KADIWA grants

BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 16 -- Three local government units (LGUs) in the Caraga Region received a combined PHP13 million in KADIWA financial grants from the Department of Agriculture in the Caraga Region (D... Read More


Coast Guard rescues 4 stranded on Surigao Sur island

BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 16 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued four people, including a child, stranded on Hagonoy Island in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, after their small boat encountered rough se... Read More