Irrigation damage tops P109M
THE NATIONAL Irrigation Administration (NIA) has reported that damage to irrigation infrastructure has reached P109.49 million, owing to recent earthquakes.
In a statement, the NIA...
SMI projects for Blaan expected
KORONADAL CITY — Blaan tribal folk and local executives in four southern towns are certain of a massive expansion in 2024 of the humanitarian...
Marcos to simplify processes for public infrastructure, touts accomplishments
THE MARCOS administration has vowed to simplify processes for public infrastructure projects as it touted its accomplishments last year.
“We will continue to purge the...
Priest hit by stray bullet in Baguio City
BAGUIO CITY — Authorities are hunting for the person responsible for firing a gun during New Year celebrations, which resulted in a Catholic priest...
Jeepneys may operate till Jan. 31, but consolidation deadline stays — LTFRB
THE LAND Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued new guidelines allowing unconsolidated public utility vehicles (PUV) or commuter jeepneys to continue operations until Jan. 31, 2024, providing a one-month grace period beyond the yearend consolidation deadline.
Congress must fast-track maritime defense bills and publicize it — expert
CONGRESS should push for the passage of measures that would establish and protect the country’s maritime zones in the South China Sea and build better security ties with the Philippines’ regional partners, policy experts said.
96% of Filipinos facing New Year with hope — poll
MORE THAN 96% of adult Filipinos are entering the New Year with hope, according to the Social Weather Station’s (SWS) 4th quarter 2023 survey.
Marcos establishes 5 medical schools
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has signed into law seven bills establishing five new medical schools in the Philippines and expanding the academic offerings...
Pro-admin sentiment declined this year — PUBLiCUS Asia
LESS THAN half of Filipinos said they favored the Marcos administration this year, while citizens averse to the opposition have also decreased in number,...
Designated fireworks zones urged
THE METROPOLITAN Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is urging local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila to designate fireworks display zones in their respective localities...
COVID-19 positivity rate up
THE WEEKLY positivity rate for COVID-19 in the National Capital Region (NCR) slightly increased, according to the latest monitoring by OCTA Research.
“The NCR weekly...
More buses for BARMM urged
COTABATO CITY — Local officials called on bus companies in Mindanao on Thursday to enhance economic activities by increasing the number of units operating...