DAVAO CITY: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed nearly PHP18 million worth of cash assistance to two barangays in Asuncion town this week, Davao del Norte Vice Governor De Carlo Uy said Thursday.

Of the 1,807 beneficia…

MANILA: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday said it would look into the accountability of concerned local government units (LGUs) over the construction of the Captain’s Peak Resort within the vicinity of the iconic C…

DUMAGUETE CITY: The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in this capital of Negros Oriental province is seeking additional fire hydrants to improve their response time during fire callouts.

Fire Chief Insp. Marlon Chomling, city fire marshal, said in an i…

MANILA: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is keen on tapping anew private establishments such as malls as voting centers for the May 2025 midterm polls.

This is to minimize crowding and prevent the “wear and tear” of facilities of public schools …

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: The local government has devised contingency plans for prolonged water supply interruption.

During a strategic planning session on Thursday, members of the Task Force Water Supply suggested the setting up of “water bladders” or t…

MANILA: Bangkok-based fiber cement manufacturer Shera is investing PHP2 billion in the Philippines, its first facility outside Thailand.

At the building and construction exposition Worldbex 2024 in Pasay City Thursday, Shera country head Thunnop Jump…