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DPWH, San Juan city gov't to assess clearing ops of 8 houses

MANILA, Dec. 2 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the city government of San Juan will conduct a joint inspection on Wednesday of the voluntary clearing of Informal Settler Fami... Read More


Antique LGUs showcase best products at 'Pasundayag'

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Dec. 2 -- Fifteen local government units (LGUs) in Antique have joined this year's Binirayan Festival's 'Pasundayag'(presentation) to showcase their best agricultural products.... Read More


Laguna lawmaker denies links with Discayas

MANILA, Dec. 2 -- Laguna Fourth District Rep. Benjamin Agarao Jr. on Tuesday appeared before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure's (ICI) and denied any connection with contractors Pacifico a... Read More


TESDA-Iloilo allocates P10-M for enterprise-based training

ILOILO CITY, Dec. 2 -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is encouraging Ilonggos to avail of the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) program scheduled this mo... Read More


Zamboanga cops seize P158-M smuggled cigarettes in November

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Dec. 2 -- The police confiscated some P158.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in a series of law enforcement operations in Zamboanga Peninsula in November, an official said Tuesday... Read More


Fewer Filipinos marrying as economic pressures grow

MANILA, Dec. 2 -- Fewer Filipinos are choosing to marry as economic pressures, shifting priorities and changing social attitudes continue to redefine traditional family structures in the country, the ... Read More


DepEd's textbook procurement up by 289% in just a year

MANILA, Dec. 2 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday recorded a significant 289 percent increase in its procurement of textbooks for public schools over the past year. In a statement, Dep... Read More


Palawan power situation to improve with up to P5-B investment from MIC

MANILA, Dec. 2 -- The reliability of power services in Palawan is seen to improve with the partnership among the National Electrification Administration (NEA), the provincial government, the Maharlika... Read More


'Bolo' takes center stage in Leyte town's giant Christmas tree

TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 2 -- This year's giant Christmas tree in Carigara, Leyte stands out from previous displays as it features a 32-foot sundang (bolo), a symbol deeply rooted in the town's culture and... Read More


20 establishments now halal-certified in Bicol

LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 2 -- The Department of Trade and Industry awarded halal certification to 20 establishments across various provinces in the Bicol region. According to DTI Bicol, the 20 halal-certif... Read More