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Imam calls for holistic observance of Ramadan

Manila, Feb. 19 -- A Muslim leader in Baguio urged the faithful to ensure a holistic observance of the holy month of Ramadan, which officially began in the Philippines on Thursday. Imam Samsodin Moni... Read More


La Union town aims to preserve traditional bamboo weaving

Manila, Feb. 19 -- The municipal government of this town is aiming to preserve its traditional bamboo weaving by setting up a demonstration center and training the younger generation. In an interview... Read More


1,264 typhoon-hit tourism workers in Bicol get cash aid

Manila, Feb. 19 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Bicol has disbursed PHP12.97 million in emergency cash assistance to 1,264 tourism workers whose livelihoods were disrupte... Read More


More Bicol farms get PhilGAP certification for quality agri products

Manila, Feb. 19 -- Farms in Bicol certified by the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) as compliant with Philippine Good Agricultural Practices (PhilGAP) have reached 221, the ... Read More


Shear line triggers evacuations, class suspensions in Caraga

Manila, Feb. 19 -- Local government units in Surigao del Sur and Agusan del Sur suspended classes and work Thursday as moderate to heavy rains from a shear line triggered flooding and landslides, offi... Read More


Ilocos Norte town plants high-yielding coconuts for food security

Manila, Feb. 19 -- Another coastal municipality in Ilocos Norte has joined the government's coconut revolution, planting high-yielding varieties in reforestation areas and idle lots to boost farmers' ... Read More


911 Command Center to boost emergency response in Ilocos Norte

Manila, Feb. 19 -- The 911 Satellite Command Center in Batac City, Ilocos Norte is set to fully operate in March to enhance the Bureau of Fire Protection's emergency quick response and coordination. ... Read More


VP Sara's 2028 bid won't derail PBBM governance, Palace says

Manila, Feb. 19 -- Malacanang on Thursday assured the public that Vice President Sara Duterte's announcement to run for president in 2028 will not affect President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s focus on g... Read More


Canada, PH eye military intel-sharing deal

Manila, Feb. 19 -- Canada and the Philippines are in active talks on a military intelligence-sharing agreement, Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines David Hartman said Thursday. The proposed Genera... Read More


Palace on reports BOC chief being replaced: 'It's not true'

Manila, Feb. 19 -- Malacanang on Thursday denied reports claiming that Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno would be replaced, amid confusion over a document listing his appointment d... Read More