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Month: July 2024

NCPC to conduct studies on management of armyworms in sugarcane

BACOLOD: The National Crop Protection Center (NCPC) of the University of the Philippines-Los Baños (UPLB) will conduct various studies on the sound management of fall armyworms in sugarcane currently monitored in different localities in Negros Occiden…

City gov’t sustains cleanup drive to keep dengue cases down

ILOILO: The local government here is calling for a sustained cleanup drive amid declining dengue cases in Iloilo City.

‘So far, I think we are doing the correct thing. The cases of dengue in the city are very minimal,’ Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñ…

Econ team yet to tackle POGO ban but gov’t prepping for impacts

MANILA: The economic team of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has yet to discuss the proposal to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country, although steps are now being taken to cushion the possible impacts…

Comelec to issue digital IDs for overseas internet voting

MANILA: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will issue a digital voter’s identification (IDs) cards for overseas Filipino voters.

In a statement Tuesday, Comelec chairperson George Garcia said the modernized voter’s ID will only be issued to voters…

Revival of Paoay Lake Golf Course to entice foreign tourists

LAOAG: The rehabilitation of the sports and recreation complex that has a 77-hectare 18-hole golf course along the legendary Paoay Lake in Ilocos Norte is now on final stages, being readied for tourists in this northern Luzon gateway.

This bid has be…

DSWD raises warning anew vs TikTok, other online scammers

MANILA: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday advised the public anew to refrain from engaging over video streaming platform TikTok and other social media accounts that promise educational assistance.

‘These pages and gro…