Manila: Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has called for the accelerated implementation of programs to support local farmers and fishers, aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s objectives for food security, accessibility, an…
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Hontiveros Calls for Senate Investigation into Water Deal Irregularities
Manila: A resolution was filed in the Senate on Monday seeking to investigate joint venture agreements (JVAs) between government water districts and private concessionaires, citing findings from the Commission on Audit (COA) that flagged several of th…
Comelec Flags Surge in Disinformation, Assures System Still Secure
Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday raised alarm over what it described as a ‘massive and coordinated’ disinformation campaign aimed at undermining public trust in the electoral process ahead of the midterm polls. Speaking to repor…
DMW Gets Comelec Nod to Continue OFW Aid Amid Election Ban
Manila: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Monday assured overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) of uninterrupted welfare and reintegration services after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) granted the agency an exemption from the election spendi…
Rainy Monday Expected in Parts of Philippines Due to LPA Trough and Easterlies
Manila: Two weather systems will bring rains in some parts of the country, the weather bureau said Monday.
According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported in i…
Iloilo City’s Power Provider 98% Ready for May 12 Polls
Iloilo City: More Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power), the city’s electricity distributor, reported on Monday that it is 98 percent prepared for the upcoming May 12 national and local elections. Engineer Christopher Serojano, deputy head of MO…