ILOILO CITY: A total of 3,045 out of the 4,051 barangays of Western Visayas have established the government’s HAPAG (Halina’t Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay) sa Barangay Project as of February this year, according to the Department of the Interior and Lo…
Month: August 2024
Batangueño artists to raise funds for ‘Carina’ victims
BATANGAS CITY: A group of Batangueño artists will hold a week-long exhibit to raise funds for victims of Super Typhoon Carina in the province.
In an interview on Thursday, BAtangueñong Grupo sa SIning at Kultura (BAGSIK) president Remo Valenton said …
DPWH chief asks senators to help fund dredging, desilting of rivers
MANILA: More funding is needed for the dredging and desilting of principal rivers to boost the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) flood control initiatives all over the country, Secretary Manuel Bonoan told senators on Thursday.
During a…
PH must boost maritime, air capabilities with US grant – expert
MANILA: The Philippine government should utilize the recently announced USD500 million foreign military funding (FMF) of the United States to enhance the country’s maritime and air capabilities, a maritime law expert said Thursday.
The US on July 30 …
PH out to defend title in 14th IDBF Club Crew World tourney
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…
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…