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NoCot power firm, DSWD tie up to grant subsidies for 4Ps members

The Cotabato Electric Cooperative Inc. (Cotelco) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have joined hands to offer electric use subsidies to members of the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and low-income hous…

BI: More undercover police presence vs. human trafficking needed

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday called for stronger undercover police presence within airport premises to combat human trafficking. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said authorities will be able to detect the illicit activity …

PSEi rallies to 6,600-level on earnings results, peso nearly flat

The local bourse extended its winning streak climbing to 6,600 level on Thursday as investors focused on corporate earnings, while the peso slightly slipped. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended at 6,613.50, gaining 71.59 points. All share…

China’s Shenzhou-16 astronauts conduct 1st spacewalk

The crew of China’s spacecraft launched in May have successfully conducted their first spacewalk, the country’s space agency said. Jing Haipeng and Zhu Yangzhu, astronauts of the Shenzhou-16 spacecraft, conducted an eight-hour long spacewalk on Thursd…

19 Iloilo villages eyed for repopulation program vs. ASF

The Iloilo provincial government will implement the sentineling program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) at the barangay level with 47 growers from 19 villages to undergo validation by the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian. The sentineling pr…