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NFA Bicol expands warehouse capacity to boost palay procurement

LEGAZPI CITY, July 21 -- The National Food Authority in Bicol (NFA-5) is expanding its warehouse capacity and post-harvest facilities to boost palay procurement, strengthen buffer stocks and support l... Read More


Baguio raises garbage fees to boost waste reduction efforts

BAGUIO CITY, July 21 -- The city government has approved an increase in garbage fees to help fund its 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan and encourage residents and businesses to reduce waste generat... Read More


Benguet town seeks settlement of boundary disputes to unlock funds

BAGUIO CITY, July 21 -- The municipality of Bokod in Benguet is seeking an amicable settlement of its boundary disputes with neighboring towns, which could unlock at least PHP30 million in additional ... Read More


Eight Iloilo City groups receive P3.65-M livelihood assistance

ILOILO CITY, July 21 -- Eight community-based associations in Iloilo City received a total of PHP3.65 million in capital assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Susta... Read More


Zamboanga City to test use of electric vehicles

ZAMBOANGA CITY, July 21 -- The city government is set to use two electric vehicles (EVs) for an experiment to determine how much it can save on fuel expenses. Mayor Khymer Olaso made the announcement... Read More


Ilocos Norte institutionalizes support for youth development

LAOAG CITY, July 21 -- Youth centers across Ilocos Norte are set to receive PHP100,000 each following the approval of an ordinance institutionalizing government support for youth development and stren... Read More


Price freeze takes effect in La Union town due to dengue outbreak

LAOAG CITY, July 21 -- A price freeze is in effect in Bagulin, La Union, following the declaration of a state of calamity due to a dengue outbreak, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Ilocos ... Read More


DSWD-E. Visayas says LGUs have no role in choosing UPLIFT recipients

TACLOBAN CITY, July 21 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Eastern Visayas on Tuesday clarified that local government units (LGUs) have no role in selecting beneficiaries of ... Read More


DTI Ilocos Norte discount caravan generates over P5.7-M sales

LAOAG CITY, July 21 -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Ilocos Norte on Tuesday reported that its Diskwento (Discount) Caravan this year have generated over PHP5.7 million in sales as of ... Read More


DOLE facilitates payment of P1.9-M back wages for Bukidnon workers

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 21 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 10 (Northern Mindanao) facilitated the settlement of PHP1.9 million in back wages for workers in Bukidnon province on Tues... Read More