The Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao (DA-10) has provided PHP6.1 million worth of machinery to farmers organizations as part of its agricultural interventions program.
Under the DA-Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) machinery and equipment, the local government of Talakag, Bukidnon received three …
Read MoreThe impressive management against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) situation in Bohol has won the nod of the national government to make the province one of the models for the reopening of Philippine tourism and stirring back the economy.
National Task Force (NTF) against …
Read MoreThe Pasig City government announced Saturday that operations of its “Libreng Sakay” will be temporarily suspended on May 25 in observance of Eid’l Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan or fasting for Muslims.
In an advisory of the Pasig …
Read MoreMalacañang on Sunday welcomed the historic arrival of the country’s first missile-frigate, the BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), as a “breakthrough” in the Philippines’ naval force.
“We consider this a breakthrough in the Philippine Navy’s transformation journey in our goal of building a strong and …
Read MoreNorthern Luzon will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to a frontal system, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Sunday.
In its 4 a.m. forecast, PAGASA said the frontal system will affect Batanes, the northern portion …
Read MoreTwo suspected members of the Islamic State-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) were slain in a clash with government forces in Maguindanao on Saturday.
Troopers under the Army’s 33rd Infantry Battalion (33IB) were manning a quarantine checkpoint when they noticed three men acting suspiciously …
Read MoreThe Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joins Filipino Muslims as they celebrate Eid’l Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan.
“The AFP joins Filipino Muslims here and abroad in the observance and celebration of a meaningful and inspiring end to the holy month …
Read MoreThe family of International Master John Marvin Miciano looks forward to going back home to Davao City amidst the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
This after his father, Johnny, shared to the Philippine News Agency on Saturday their struggles at their rented place in …
Read MoreThe threat of Covid-19 has made the pre-celebration of Eid’l Fitr simple among Muslim Army troopers inside the headquarters of the 8th Infantry “Dependable” Battalion (8IB) on Saturday.
The soldiers made rites of prayers while observing quarantine protocols such as safe physical distancing and …
Read MoreMetro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms, the weather bureau reported on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the weather in the northern end of the country – Batanes, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos …
Read MoreFIDE Master Sander Severino gave the Philippine chess community something to cheer about during these trying times as he placed second in the 1st FIDE Online Cup for People with Disabilities (PWD) on Friday.
Severino was solid throughout the tournament, scoring four straight victories …
Read MoreThe Philippines may take advantage of the low crude oil prices in the world market to prepare for the future once fuel prices increase due to the resumption of economic activities, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said.
Cusi briefed members of the Joint Congressional Energy …
Read MoreA magnitude 5.1 quake shook Aurora on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.
The tectonic quake struck 15 km. southwest of San Luis municipality at 10:10 a.m. and had a depth of 7 km.
In Aurora, Intensity VI was …
Read MoreSome 103 students enrolled in the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) here have received their stipends from the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) as Ilocos Norte copes with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) crisis.
This was after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released …
Read MoreThe Army’s 103rd Infantry Brigade held Saturday a simple yet meaningful commemoration of the 3rd anniversary of the Marawi siege at Kampo Ranao that houses the brigade’s headquarters in Marawi City.
The Marawi siege broke out around 2 p.m. of May 23, 2017 when …
Read MoreBangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno discounted the need for another cut in banks’ reserve requirement ratio (RRR) anytime soon since domestic liquidity remains ample but hinted for more policy rate reduction.
During the virtual seminar hosted by the Makati Business Club …
Read MoreA suspected member of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed on Friday morning in a clash with police operatives in a remote village in Iriga City, Camarines Sur province, police said.
Maj. Maria Luisa Calubaquib, Police Regional Office-5 (Bicol) police spokesperson, said the …
Read MoreWith safe physical distancing being advised globally due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) is set to implement two learning options, its chief said Friday.
In a virtual presser, PSHS executive director Lilia Habacon said a new …
Read MoreThe Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey has launched “Healthy Tourism Certification” program that will commence in the summer season of 2020.
A Healthy Tourism Certification, which is issued under the leadership of Ministry of Culture and Tourism and with …
Read MoreUS biotech company Moderna on Monday announced positive interim clinical data of mRNA-1273, its vaccine candidate against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
The results came from Phase 1 study, led by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which …
Read MoreThe provinces of Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro have restricted the entry of people coming from this city and Bukidnon province due to their high incidence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
In a virtual presser on Monday, Davao de Oro Governor …
Read MoreAgents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday arrested businessman Leo Marcos, who became an online sensation for supposedly making big donations to those affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
In a message to newsmen, NBI Cybercrime Division chief Vicente …
Read MoreAfter the National Capital Region was placed under a modified enhanced community quarantine on May 16, the local government of Quezon City released its guideline for its residents as well as in all workplaces located in the city.
In a memorandum released May 18, …
Read MoreMalacañang on Tuesday enumerated the qualified persons who can enter areas that are placed under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), and general community quarantine (GCQ).
Individuals allowed to visit places under ECQ, MECQ, and GCQ are health and emergency personnel, …
Read MoreBaguio’s top bowler who was supposed to host last March’s PHP500,000 national event here is hoping the city will include the opening of bowling alleys as there is no contact among players in said sport.
Jayson Nikko Go, president of the Summer Capital Ten …
Read MoreDue to the difficulties in procuring parts and the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, the completion of the repairs of BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PS-15) has been moved to the second quarter of 2021.
“ETC (estimated time of completion) will be moved to …
Read MoreAt least PHP80 million worth of agriculture crops were destroyed due to the moderate to heavy rains brought by Typhoon Ambo that pounded Bicol Friday, the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Bicol reported.
In an interview Sunday, DA spokesperson Emelia Bordado said affected areas …
Read MoreTropical Depression Ambo remains almost stationary over the Luzon Strait, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Sunday.
In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA said Ambo is forecast to weaken into a low-pressure area in the next 12 to 24 …
Read MoreA temporary shelter dubbed as “halfway house” for former rebels will soon be built in a 10,000-square-meter land here.
This after the local government and Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Battalion (8IB) inaugurated the proposed halfway house through a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday.
Private …
Read MorePresident Rodrigo Duterte is expected to return to Manila on or before Tuesday to attend a scheduled meeting with top officials on the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) situation in the country.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this announcement as he explained that the President’s visit …
Read MoreArmed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff, Gen. Felimon T. Santos Jr. on Sunday lauded units of the Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) for their successful surgical operations against the New People’s Army (NPA) in the boundaries of Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental and Agusan Del Sur …
Read MoreThe Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have introduced an economic intervention that shields members and beneficiaries of several farmers’ organizations in this province from the adverse effect of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) brought by coronavirus …
Read MoreCabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security (CORDS) for Cordillera and Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar called on parents to condemn the recruitment of children into the communist movement.
In a statement on May 10, a copy of which was sent to …
Read MoreThe cities of Cebu and Mandaue have continued to enforce strict measures in battling the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) following the resolution of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease (IATF-EID) placing them under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).
The IATF-EID …
Read MoreThe Philippines was ranked as the seventh best country in the world to invest in or do business for 2020, according to CEO Magazine.
In an article posted on its website (https://www.theceomagazine.com/business/finance/countries-invest) on April 29, the CEO Magazine said the Philippines got a total …
Read MoreThe Department of the Interior and Local Government on Sunday warned all malls which have begun limited operation under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) that they will be closed by the local government units or the Philippine National Police if they do not strictly …
Read MoreTricycle transportation in Pasig City will resume operations on Monday (May 18), as Metro Manila adopts new rules and regulations under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ).
“Good news! Inaprubahan na ng DILG ang Pasig LGU guidelines para sa operations ng mga tricycle (Good …
Read MoreTropical Depression Ambo weakens into a low pressure area (LPA) while moving generally northeastward over the Bashi Channel, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Sunday.
In its 5 p.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA said the center of LPA was estimated based …
Read MoreAll business establishments in Makati that will resume operations during the implementation of the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) are required to submit a “notice of reopening” starting Monday.
“For owners and managers of business establishments in Makati City that will open during the …
Read MorePrices of basic necessities reverted to their suggested retail prices (SRPs) effective Saturday after the end of the 60-day nationwide price freeze, as earlier announced by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
For SRPs of manufactured basic goods, these will be based on …
Read MoreThe Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) released five mandatory requirements set for the developers before any resumption of construction works and other real estate activities during the implementation of the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ).
Housing Secretary Eduardo Del Rosario earlier …
Read MoreThe Quezon City Hall of Justice was placed on lockdown beginning Monday following the death of an employee who works in the building allegedly from coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
“Considering that the instant matter still needs to be verified, and if true, contact tracing …
Read MoreThe BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), the Philippine Navy (PN)’s first missile-frigate, will have the actual fuel consumption of its engines tested during its voyage to the Philippines.
“They will test the actual fuel consumption with four engines at full speed (and) also with two …
Read MoreOil prices increase for two weeks in a row as firms are set to implement the adjustment starting Tuesday.
In separate advisories, oil players will increase diesel prices by PHP0.55 per liter, gasoline prices by PHP1.25 per liter, and kerosene prices by PHP2.35 per …
Read MoreThe rice currently in stock at the National Food Authority in Region 10 (NFA-10) warehouses all come from grains producers in the region, the agency said Sunday.
On its Facebook page, NFA-10 said “80 percent of the total rice buffer stock of NFA Northern …
Read MoreMore than 18,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) have been released during the last two months under the enhanced community quarantine, a Supreme Court (SC) official said Monday.
“This was from the time our courts nationwide ‘drastically reduced its operations’ and after four days …
Read MoreAn 18-year old student from this city who has been studying in Davao City and returned home last week tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) on Sunday.
The male student is the eighth positive patient in Cotabato City and the 18th in Region …
Read MoreThe provincial government of Davao Oriental has completed the second round of food pack distribution in all its ten municipalities and lone city.
A total of 189,748 families in the whole province have received their food rations during the four weeks distribution which started …
Read MoreAnti-illegal fishing operations in Surigao del Sur have already netted a total of PHP496,335 in marine products and illegal fishing gear in the last four months, a police official said Monday.
From January 1 to May 8 this year, 69 persons have been arrested …
Read MoreOverseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Deputy Administrator Esther Margaux “Mocha” Uson on Monday appeared before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to clarify the use of a wrong photo to accompany a report on her social media account regarding personnel protective equipment (PPE) sets purchased …
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