CA junks suit filed by Customs exec accused of corruption
September 24, 2020 3:14 pm

The Court of Appeals (CA) has dismissed for lack of merit a petition filed by Bureau of Customs (BOC) official Teodoro Jumamil questioning his suspension by the Office of the Ombudsman. In a 16-page decision on September 22, the […]
Essential foreign travelers need not get travel pass from DFA
September 24, 2020 3:14 pm

Malacañang on Thursday announced that Filipinos leaving for essential outbound travel do not need to secure a travel pass from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). “Apparently, the DFA no longer has to issue any travel pass to departing […]
Bulacan airport biggest ‘ray of hope’ for migrant workers: group
September 24, 2020 3:14 pm

Groups of migrant workers have lauded the plan of San Miguel Corporation (SMC) to construct an international airport in Bulacan saying it as a potential source of employment and livelihood opportunities for local and overseas workers displaced by the coronavirus […]

Obey ‘test before travel’ policy, Boracay tourists told
September 24, 2020 2:59 pm

Malacañang reminded tourists planning on visiting Boracay Island to comply with the “test-before-travel” policy as a preventive measure against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the reminder after the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that Boracay […]
Family in San Carlos City recovers from Covid-19
September 24, 2020 2:59 pm

The four members of a family in Barangay Quezon Boulevard here have fully recovered from the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) infection and were already sent home. In a statement on Wednesday, the City Information Office (CIO) said the city’s coronavirus […]
Over 500 Covid-19 patients in Catbalogan get cash aid
September 24, 2020 2:59 pm

Over 500 confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients in Catbalogan City, Samar will receive financial assistance from the central government. The distribution of financial aid worth PHP5,000 to each patient has started on Sept. 23, prioritizing those who have […]

Innovation helps MSMEs stay relevant amid pandemic
September 24, 2020 2:59 pm

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) supports the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) push for innovation that would help entrepreneurs survive amid the global health crisis. At DOST’s Science for the People book launch Thursday, DTI Secretary […]
Cebu fishing town starts treating public market’s waste water
September 24, 2020 2:59 pm

The fishing town of San Francisco on Camotes Island now treats waste water from its public market through a PHP10-million Korean facility to preserve the surrounding pristine beaches and preventing pollution in the area’s rich marine resources. Mayor […]
Preparatory works for Sarangani’s P120-M business hub start
September 21, 2020 2:49 pm

Preparatory works have commenced for the development of a PHP120 million “business hub” in Malungon town, Sarangani province. Engr. Marcus Antoño Zagales, Malungon municipal engineer, said Monday the business center will be constructed in a property situated at the […]