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DOTr summons PAL over diverted flight in Japan

Manila, April 10 -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday summoned Philippine Airlines (PAL) to explain the recent diversion of flight PR102 to a Japanese airport. In a statement, DOTr ... Read More


CSC: Reactions to socmed poll posts OK but don't seek support

Manila, April 10 -- The Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Thursday clarified its rules on social media use for government employees during the election season. This came after some groups criticized ... Read More


PAL to transfer passengers of troubled LA-bound plane

Manila, April 10 -- The Philippine Airlines (PAL) is looking for flights for the affected passengers of its Los Angeles-bound flight that made an emergency landing at the Haneda Airport in Japan due t... Read More


Palace appoints Negros Occidental guv as RPOC-NIR chair

Manila, April 10 -- The Office of the President has named Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson as the chairperson of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) of the newly-formed Negros Is... Read More


Birdwatching takes flight in Ilocos Region

Manila, April 10 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) has teamed up with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to promote more birdwatching activities in the region not just for lei... Read More


DSWD: Programs impartial, not tied to elections

Manila, April 10 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 11 (Davao Region) clarified Thursday that its programs and services are not connected to or involved in any election activit... Read More


Former NPA hotbed Samar town declared as rebel-free

Manila, April 10 -- The town of Pinabacdao in Samar, known in the past as a hotbed of insurgents, has been declared completely free from the influence of the New People's Army (NPA), an army official ... Read More


Bicol police to deploy 3K cops for Lent, summer vacation

Manila, April 10 -- The Police Regional Office (PRO) 5 (Bicol) is set to deploy 3,060 personnel to intensify its presence in securing public safety during the summer and Lenten season. In an intervie... Read More


Fire-affected families in Albay town get P100-K aid

Manila, April 10 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 5 (Bicol) distributed assistance worth PHP100,000 to families affected by fire incidents in Barangay Bagumbayan, Daraga, Alb... Read More


DSWD's humanitarian aid for Mt. Kanlaon evacuees hits P132-M

Manila, April 10 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has extended over PHP132 million worth of humanitarian aid to families and individuals affected by the continuing restivenes... Read More