LEGAZPI CITY – The Bicol Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (BRDRRMC) and Office of Civil Defense (OCD) have maintained the red alert status in the
Day: December 22, 2022
PH, UAE sign space cooperation accord
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed early this month an agreement for space cooperation. In its announcement of the signed accord,
PH targets 4.8M visitor arrivals in 2023 and hike tourism revenue to $5.8-B
The Philippines hopes to double its tourism revenues and targets at least 4.8 million foreign visitor arrivals in 2023.Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco revealed
Fall in US crude stocks triggers oil price rise
ANKARA – Oil prices rose on Wednesday due to an uptick in demand after statistics revealed that US crude stockpiles fell more than anticipated. International benchmark Brent
LGU-DOTr road rules violation records synchronization urged
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Transportation in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DOTr-CAR) has urged local government units (LGUs) in the area to synchronize soon their
Torture, physical injury raps await Bantag
New criminal charges await suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) director general Gerald Bantag, for alleged torture and physical injuries. BuCor acting chief Gregorio Catapang said the complaints will be filed this week against
DSWD recognizes, rewards volunteers for their role in its anti-poverty program
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has recognized the vital contributions of volunteers in the implementation of its Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social
SoKor hikes ODA fund allocation to PH for infra and vital green projects
The South Korean government has increased its official development assistance (ODA) fund allocation to the Philippines. The Philippines and the Republic of Korea formally inked an agreement
Malacañang surprises visiting ordinary Pinoys this Xmas
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has impressed many ordinary Filipinos who now regularly flock to Malacanang Palace at night to enjoy its Christmas tree and lantern displays.
Salceda: House approved PPP Act to help close P7.3T infra investment gap
The proposed Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Act passed by the lower house on third and final reading last week, will help close an infrastructure investment gap