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DSWD disburses P125-M UPLIFT cash aid to Negros Occidental

BACOLOD CITY, Aug. 11 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Negros Island Region (DSWD-NIR) has disbursed a total of PHP125.23 million in cash assistance to qualified beneficiaries of th... Read More


Over 1.72M PhilHealth members in W. Visayas, Negros register for YAKAP

ILOILO CITY, Aug. 11 -- Around 1.724 million, or 21.12 percent of nearly 8 million Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) members and dependents in Western Visayas and Negros Occidental, are e... Read More


DICT deploys 24/7 emergency comms equipment to Canlaon City

DUMAGUETE CITY, Aug. 11 -- Canlaon City in Negros Oriental is now assured of 24/7 internet, satellite, and high-frequency radio communications connectivity following the deployment of emergency commun... Read More


Security tightened at Dumaguete school after social media threat

DUMAGUETE CITY, Aug. 11 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) tightened security at the Dumaguete City National High School (DCNHS) on Tuesday following a threat circulating on social media that indi... Read More


PCG overhaul sails thru Senate; eviction relief also approved

Manila, Aug. 11 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is a step closer to getting a modern organizational structure, and clearer authority and benefits comparable with other uniformed services after the... Read More


'Only Superman' could deliver confidential funds nationwide in 1 day

Manila, Aug. 11 -- Counsel for the panel of prosecutors, lawyer Lorna Kapunan, on Tuesday said only Superman could have done what was indicated in the documents submitted by the Department of Educatio... Read More


P8-M ketamine hidden in bunny figurine seized at Clark warehouse

Manila, Aug. 11 -- Authorities led by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Tuesday seized a drug-filled resin bunny figurine containing suspected ketamine weighing around 1,675 grams with an estimated value... Read More


New PH Army chief vows to create 'future-ready force'

Manila, Aug. 11 -- Lt. Gen. Donald Gumiran on Tuesday formally assumed command of the Philippine Army (PA) and vowed to transform the service into a "future-ready force". He succeeded former PA chief... Read More


DOST chief: Science-based, tech-driven solutions help improve lives

Manila, Aug. 11 -- Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum, Jr. is advocating anticipatory governance, saying this would not just boost preparedness but also help improve ... Read More


Comelec to activate precinct finder 2 weeks before Sept. 14 BPE

Manila, Aug. 11 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will activate its Precinct Finder feature two weeks before the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections ... Read More