Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar, also the designated Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security (CORDS) for Region 10 (Northern Mindanao), lauded the proactive efforts of the regional office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-10) amid the Covid-19 pandemic. “I would like to commend you for stepping up and assuring our local government units diri sa Region 10 nga dunay assistance nga gi-andam ang inyong buhatan para kanila karung pandemya. You are doing an excellent job (here in Region 10 that assistance is ready for them this time of the pandemic. You are doing

This was the message of Philippine Sports Commission chairman William “Butch” Ramirez to Filipino athletes, who suffered heartbreaking setbacks during the first day of competitions at the Summer Olympic Games here. Taekwondo jin Kurt Barbosa and Fil-American swimmer Remedy Rule were eliminated right on the first day of competition, while world champion gymnast Carlos Yulo, one of the country’s brightest hopes for a gold medal in the games, failed to advance to the finals of his favorite men’s floor exercise and five other events, making only the vault championship round. “Si Caloy, first-time sa (in) Olympics. I got to talk

The City Police Office here has arrested three females suspected of selling illegal drugs amid heightened restrictions due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Capt. Ernesto Sanchez, Police Station 2 Cogon commander, said four females were at the site in Canitoan village on Saturday afternoon but only three of them were involved in illegal drug peddling. The fourth one is the mother of one of the suspects and will be charged with obstruction of justice. “The mother of one of the drug suspects tried to beat the police using a piece of wood. Fortunately, the police officer evaded the attack,”

The government’s whole-of-nation approach and concerted efforts to dismantle communist terrorist groups (CTGs) have inspired various multi-sectoral groups to also speak up against the deceptions of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its front organizations. Liga Independencia Pilipinas (LIPI) secretary general, Jose Antonio “Ka Pep” Goitia, said communist activities have evidently declined during the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. “The President has inspired us to take an active role in combating those who oppose our ideals, rights, and way of life,” he told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) over the weekend. Goitia cited that several high-ranking officials of

The Department of Public Works and Highways in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DPWH-CAR) on Sunday advised motorists of road closures in some parts of the region due to landslides, rockslides, collapsed portions, and damage on bridges. In a situation report, the DPWH-CAR said Kennon Road is still closed to the public except for residents near the area, while a portion near Camp 5 in Tuba, Benguet has one lane passable. The department also said a portion of the Baguio-Bontoc Road in Sabangan, Mountain Province was closed due to damage at the approach of Busa Bridge. Motorists going to Bontoc and