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Day: June 9, 2022

NPA threats cow ex-rebels from supporting anti-insurgency drive

The Philippine Army has expressed concern over the possible resurgence of the New People’s Army (NPA) in seven remote villages of Victoria, Northern Samar as former rebels refuse to cooperate in the government’s counterinsurgency efforts due to likely …

Poe urges DICT, NTC to boost efforts vs. text scams

Senator Grace Poe on Thursday urged the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the National Telecommunications Office (NTC) to heighten efforts against text scams.This, after the lady senator received unwanted text messages …

PRRD urged to sign into law doubling monthly pension for elderly

A lawmaker on Thursday urged President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to sign into law a measure doubling the monthly social pension of indigent senior citizens from PHP500 to PHP1,000 as a “parting gift” before he leaves office by end-June.Camarines Sur Rep. Lui…

Major infra projects PRRD legacy in Iloilo

The Ungka II flyover and Iloilo Sunset Boulevard, two big-ticket projects being constructed here, will remind Ilonggos of the administration of President Rodrigo R. Duterte who will be stepping down from his post on June 30.The PHP680-million Ungka II …

3K DavOr low-income earners get cash aid

At least 3,000 low-income residents here benefited from the financial assistance of PHP3,000 each distributed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Thursday.Senator Christopher Lawrence Go, along with local and national agency repr…

PH to continue harnessing blue economy amid climate threats: DENR

Investment in climate change mitigation is vital to reduce the destructive impact of extreme weather conditions in the Philippines, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).In a virtual webinar of East Asian Seas’ Respons…

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