Category: General

MANILA – The Philippines remains steadfast in its commitment to championing women’s empowerment and amplifying their roles in peacebuilding, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said Monday. At the opening the International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, Pangandaman detailed the country’s achievements in advancing the women, peace and security agenda. Pangandaman stressed the importance of the gathering, especially in light of the recent impact of Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) on millions of Filipinos, which underscored the intersection of climate action and women’s security. “Dialogue is always a good

MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) would provide over PHP2 billion worth of assistance to farmers and fishers affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami). In the latest bulletin of the DA-Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Operations Center as of Sunday, at least PHP541.02 million worth of agricultural inputs including rice, corn, and vegetable seedlings, as well as drugs and biologics for livestock and poultry are now available for distribution to ensure quick recovery. Another PHP500 million loanable fund is also available through the Survival and Recovery Loan (SURE) program of the Agricultural Credit Policy, which

MANILA – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) set at PHP90 million the minimum prize for all jackpot-bearing games as part of its special marketing promotion on the occasion of its 90th anniversary on Oct. 30. Dubbed “Anniversa-Regalo,” the initiative will increase the guaranteed minimum jackpot prize to PHP90 million for Lotto 6/42, SuperLotto 6/49, and UltraLotto 6/58 starting Oct. 29, and for MegaLotto 6/45 and GrandLotto 6/55 on Oct. 30. “We are thrilled to celebrate our 90th anniversary and express our gratitude to the players who have supported us through the years. This special promotion embodies our commitment to

MANILA – The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Monday issued subpoenas against retired police officers Royina Garma, Edilberto Leonardo, and self-confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa. During Monday’s hearing, Garma was on medical leave and Leonardo is positive of Covid-19, according to the Senate secretariat. Garma and Leonardo recently testified at the House of Representatives’ quad committee hearing that Senators Ronald Dela Rosa and Christopher Lawrence Go established a reward system that encouraged extrajudicial killings during the drug war of the Duterte administration. Former president Rodrigo R. Duterte attended the hearing. The panel was also informed that Bureau of Corrections’ Senior

BACOLOD CITY – For the sixth time, Barangay Granada was declared champion of the MassKara Festival street dance and arena competition, besting six other villages during the showdown held at the Paglaum Sports Complex until Sunday night. The win marked a second three-peat for Granada after taking the titles in 2022 and 2023 as well as in 2014, 2015, and 2016. ‘The culmination of passion, perseverance, and countless hours of training,’ village chief Armando Vito said in a statement posted on Facebook. Displaying a stellar performance in stunning costumes, masks and props depicting the ‘Super City Bacolod,’ Granada went home