Local climate change action plans are important in providing actions and measures tailored to address unique problems in disaster-vulnerable areas, Climate Change Commission Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje said. In a news rel…
Day: August 30, 2023
SC asks Cagayan guv, counsel to explain acts in withdrawn suit
The Supreme Court has directed embattled Cagayan Gov. Manuel Mamba and his lawyers to explain why they should not be cited in contempt regarding the suits they filed in connection with a House inquiry. In a statement on Thursday, the Tribunal said dur…
PCO, PIA, OPAPRU ink partnership to amplify gov’t peace efforts
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO), the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) signed a Memorandum of Agreement on Wednesday to effectively disseminate the g…
PH, Brazil push for sugarcane, ethanol industry development
The Philippines and Brazil are now in talks regarding the possible development of sugar and ethanol industries, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported on Wednesday. In a statement, the DA said this is among the areas of cooperation between its of…
Classes remain suspended in 12 Antique LGUs
Classes from pre-school to senior high school remain suspended in 12 local government units (LGUs) of Antique on Wednesday. ‘Some of the schools still need to be cleaned because of the flood so LGUs decided not to hold classes yet,’ Antique Provincial…