San Juan City: Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has mandated mandatory drug testing for all public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers every 90 days. This directive follows a fatal crash at the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). Dizon announced the …
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Philippine Government Establishes Technical Working Group for US Reciprocal Tariff Discussions
Manila: The Philippine government has established a technical working group (TWG) to further the ongoing discussions with the United States regarding its reciprocal tariff. This was announced by Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Ec…
Bicol Cops Nab 31 Suspects, Seize Over P1-M Illegal Drugs
Bicol: The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) has apprehended 31 individuals connected to illegal drug activities, seizing more than PHP1 million worth of illegal drugs in a series of operations conducted from April 28 to May 4.
According to Ph…
Navy’s Decommissioned BRP Miguel Malvar Sinks Ahead of Balikatan Exercises Due to Rough Seas
Manila: The Philippine Navy (PN) reported that the decommissioned BRP Miguel Malvar, intended as a target vessel for the Balikatan exercises’ maritime strike, sank due to rough sea conditions. This incident occurred hours before the scheduled live-fir…
Solon Advocates Increased Funding for Curriculum and Teaching to Boost Literacy
Manila: A congressman serving as one of the commissioners of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) is advocating for a greater allocation of resources towards curriculum and teaching methods to enhance the country’s functional lit…
Dolphin Dies After Rescue in Ilocos Norte, Plans for New Facility Announced
Ilocos Norte: A stranded female pantropical spotted dolphin, named “April-May,” died on Monday, five days after being rescued by a dedicated team. Vanessa Abigail Dagdagan-Alimbuyuguen, the provincial fishery officer, reported that the dolphin passed …