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PH ready to mediate between Thailand, Cambodia amid border tensions

Manila, Dec. 22 -- The Philippines is ready to mediate between Cambodia and Thailand should both parties seek Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) help once Manila assumes the bloc's chairs... Read More


Village nutrition workers get cash aid in Ilocos Norte

Manila, Dec. 22 -- Some 790 barangay nutrition scholars (BNS) here have received PHP5,000 each from the provincial government as an expression of gratitude for helping improve the health and nutrition... Read More


174 Borongan City octogenarians, nonagenarians get cash aid

Manila, Dec. 22 -- A total of 174 qualified senior citizens in Borongan City, Eastern Samar received PHP10,000 each in cash assistance from the national government during a distribution activity held ... Read More


Fireworks injury monitoring begins in Baguio as holidays near

Manila, Dec. 22 -- The City Health Services Office (CHSO) on Monday began monitoring fireworks- and firecracker-related injuries, with data gathered expected to guide future safety policies and preven... Read More


LTO-NIR steps up passenger terminal checks for safe holiday travel

Manila, Dec. 22 -- The Land Transportation Office-Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) has intensified transport terminal inspections to ensure road safety and compliance with traffic regulations during hol... Read More


Pursuit underway for killers of Iligan City police officer

Manila, Dec. 22 -- A pursuit operation is underway to apprehend the suspects linked to the killing of a police officer in Iligan City on Sunday night. In a statement on Monday, the Iligan City Police... Read More


Batac property owners reminded of 20% 'early bird' tax discount

Manila, Dec. 22 -- The City Treasurer's Office here has reminded property owners to avail of the 20-percent early payment discount for real property tax for 2026. In a public advisory posted on socia... Read More


1.6K jobseekers hired in Bacolod employment fairs since January

Manila, Dec. 22 -- More than 1,600 applicants in various job fairs conducted through the Public Employment Services Office (PESO) here have been hired since January. Among these are the 16 jobseekers... Read More


DSWD prepositions 6K ready-to-eat food boxes in 6 NegOcc ports

BACOLOD CITY, Dec. 22 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Negros Island Region (DSWD-NIR) has prepositioned 6,000 ready-to-eat food (RTEF) boxes in six major ports of Negros Occidental... Read More


Authorities enjoin public not to use 'boga'

ILOILO CITY, Dec. 22 -- The public is enjoined to avoid using "boga" (improvised cannon) in celebrating the Yuletide season to avoid serious injuries. In a "Ligtas Christmas and New Year celebration"... Read More