Bacolod City: Officials in this city welcomed the directive of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon to require regular and mandatory drug tests for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers as part of a nationwide road safety plan.
According to Philippi…
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…
Leyte: There is no more collection of ‘permit to campaign’ and ‘permit to win’ fees from the New People’s Army (NPA) in Leyte Island and some parts of Samar provinces ahead of the May 12, 2025 elections, the Philippine Army stated on Monday. One week …
Manila: The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has engaged representatives of the Partido Lakas ng Masa-Urban Poor Communities in a dialogue. In a news release on Monday, the DHSUD said the meeting highlighted the inclusive …
Washington D.C.: Officials from the Department of Finance (DOF) met with senior representatives of the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to outline shared priorities for enhancing private sector investments throughout t…
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…