Manila: Blood testing for avian influenza (AI) is no longer required for the local transport of live poultry, eggs, and related products within Western Visayas until July 15, 2025, according to a new directive from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)….
Day: May 7, 2025
NU Defeats UST to Set Up Championship Clash with FEU in UAAP Men’s Volleyball
Manila: National University (NU) defeated University of Santo Tomas (UST), 25-23, 25-23, 25-23, Wednesday in the semifinal round of the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Starring Leo Ordiales and Jade Alex Disqu…
Davao’s 4Ps Recipients to Get Microinsurance Coverage
Davao: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-11) has partnered with Cocogen Insurance to provide microinsurance coverage for Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, officials said Wednesday.
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Batangas Candidate Accused of Misusing State Resources
Batangas: A complaint has been filed against a local candidate in Batangas province over alleged abuse of state resources (ASR) before the Commission on Elections (Comelec). In his complaint, Raneo Abu alleged that Batangas Rep. Jinky Bitrics Luistro,…
Proposed Himamaylan-Tayasan Tunnel Connector to Spur Growth in Visayas
Manila: The proposed construction of the Himamaylan-Tayasan tunnel connector in the Negros Island Region (NIR) is poised to spur growth in the newly formed administrative region and the rest of the Visayas, a key official of the Department of Economic…
LTO Initiates Mandatory Drug Tests for Solid North Bus Drivers
Quezon City: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Wednesday conducted mandatory drug testing on 740 drivers and conductors of the Solid North Transit in its terminal in Cubao, Quezon City. This initiative aims to ensure the bus company’s compliance…