Category: General

Baguio City: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is strengthening its partnership and advocacy programs with other government agencies and sectors to provide a holistic solution to child labor. Imelda Romanillos, director of the DOLE-CAR, stated in an interview on Tuesday that they recently conducted an information and service caravan for implementing measures against child labor. According to Philippines News Agency, DOLE is the lead agency in addressing the problem and achieving a child labor-free Philippines. Romanillos emphasized promoting the program and advocacy with partner agencies, local government units (LGUs), and the public.

Manila: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is targeting to double the Philippines’ halal trade revenues to almost PHP16 billion by 2025, following the success of the “Halal-Friendly Philippines” campaign in 2024. This ambitious goal is set to capitalize on the PHP7.9 billion generated from participating in various international expositions in the previous year. According to Philippines News Agency, DTI Program Manager for Industry Development and Investments Promotions Group, Aleem Siddiqui Guiapal, shared these plans during an interview on Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon. Guiapal revealed that to achieve this target, the DTI plans to expand its reach into the United

SAN FERNANDO: The OFW Hospital is set to reach more people as it expands services beyond overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). According to Philippines News Agency, on Tuesday, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Health (DOH) 3 (Central Luzon), Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH), and the provincial government of Pampanga. This agreement will allow a wider reach for medical care to Pampanga residents and the general public. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and Pampanga Vice Governor Lilia Pineda led the signing during the DMW Bagong Pilipinas OFW Caravan at

Cebu: The Philippine Trail Running Association (Philtra) is gearing up for its National Championships set to take place from March 21 to 23 in Danao, Cebu. This event will bring the sport of trail running into the limelight, featuring the challenging terrains that have become characteristic of this rapidly expanding sport. According to Philippines News Agency, the championship is the final stage of a series of nationwide qualifying events held last year. It will serve as the selection ground for the new roster of the Philippine trail running team, which will compete in international competitions. The races will include distances

Dumaguete: The Department of Health in the Negros Island Region (DOH-NIR) on Tuesday assured the delivery of health services to grassroots level in Negros Oriental province through its flagship program, Purok Kalusugan. In an interview, Dr. Deab Eltanal, acting chief of the Local Health Support Division of the DOH-NIR, said the program will have special focus on hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. According to Philippines News Agency, the DOH-NIR celebrated Philippine Heart Month with emphasis on hypertension and cardiovascular diseases at the convention center in this capital city on Tuesday, with some 100 health workers from all over the province