The Philippine Accessible Disability Services, Inc. (PADS) is at the peak of preparations to defend the country’s title in the paradragon division of the 14th International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) Club Crew World Dragon Boat Championships in Rav…
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Cebu PUV coops warn of ‘chaos’ if modernization suspended
CEBU CITY: The federation of modern public utility vehicle (PUV) operators in Cebu on Thursday warned of transport disorder if the 22 senators push through with their move to suspend the Department of Transportation’s PUV Modernization Program (PUVMP)…
DILG: Training manuals to help ensure inclusive community justice
MANILA: The provision of training materials on the protection of women and children and promoting a fair community justice system will empower local government units (LGUs) and barangays as first responders to cases involving these sectors, the Depart…
Manila street partially closed for 2-week drainage works
MANILA: The Department of Public Works and Highways – North Manila District Engineering Office (DPWH-NMDEO) will conduct a two-week drainage work along the northeast-bound lane of Loyola Street in Manila starting Friday.
In a social media post on Thu…
Public urged proper use of tribal attire in Kadayawan
DAVAO CITY: In time for the 39th Kadayawan Festival this month, the deputy mayors of the 11 ethnolinguistic tribes in this city have called on the public to respect and properly wear tribal attire during the festival.
In a press briefing Thursday, Pa…
P3.6-M to fund ‘Gulayan’ program in 300 Bicol schools
LEGAZPI CITY: A total of 300 public schools in the six provinces of the Bicol Region are expected to benefit from a PHP3.6 million fund for the Gulayan sa Paaralan Program (GPP) of the Department of Agriculture (DA), an official said on Thursday.
In …
US blasts South Sudan for 2-0 in Olympic men’s basketball
ISTANBUL: Team USA sealed an easy 103-86 victory over South Sudan in men’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Wednesday.
Bam Adebayo produced 18 points, while Kevin Durant scored 14 for the US at Pierre Mauroy Stadium.
Anthony Edwards netted 1…
Iloilo province hikes allowance of Barangay Nutrition Scholars
ILOILO CITY: The provincial government has increased the allowance of Iloilo’s 1,800 Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) this year.
During the first day of the two-day 2nd BNS convention on Thursday, Iloilo provincial administrator Raul Banias, who rep…
Negros Island Region TWG to convene this August
BACOLOD CITY: The Negros Island Region (NIR) technical working group (TWG) is set to convene in the next two weeks to formulate strategic plans to put in place the institutional arrangements for the new administrative region.
Negros Occidental Fifth …