Heavy rains expected until Thursday as Falcon intensifies into a tropical storm
FALCON, the 6th typhoon to enter the country this year, has intensified into a tropical storm and heavy rains in northern areas are expected until Thursday.
Benguet potato farmers double yield with seeds from Canada
POTATO FARMERS in Benguet reported double yield with the use of potato seeds from Canada, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.
Western Visayas health sector in full force for dengue response
THE HEALTH sector in Western Visayas, which registered the highest number of dengue cases amid a nationwide dengue alert declaration, is focusing resources to respond to patients.
UseMints building a community of MSMEs through shared rewards program
DAVAO CITY-based firm UseMints is aiming to build a community of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that will share a reward points system to increase and maintain a base of loyal customers.
Nation at a Glance — (07/17/19)
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Gasoline prices to rise by P1.05 a liter this week
PRICES of gasoline, diesel and kerosene products are set to rise this week to reflect global price movements, according to separate advisories issued by oil companies yesterday.
Duterte to continue drug war as he faces United Nations probe
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte will continue his war on drugs despite a United Nations resolution that seeks to investigate alleged human rights abuses by the police, according to the presidential palace.
Police seek changes to anti-terrorist law
THE PHILIPPINE National Police (PNP) wants extended surveillance of suspected terrorists as part of proposed changes to the country’s anti-terror law, police chief General Oscar D. Albayalde said at a briefing yesterday.
Health officials issue national dengue alert
HEALTH OFFICIALS issued a national dengue alert after cases of the viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes peaked to more than 100,000 as of June, a record since 2016.
Tropical depression Falcon to bring rains this week
MODERATE TO heavy rains are expected in different parts of the country until Wednesday as tropical depression Falcon passes through in a northeastern path.
Over 14,000 cops to be deployed for President’s SONA
THE NATIONAL Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will deploy 14,100 policemen around Metro Manila, with 9,000 cops and force multipliers to be assigned in Quezon City for the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22.
Major real estate developers at SRP to get an audience with new Cebu City...
THE NEW Cebu City administration under Mayor Edgardo C. Labella is planning to meet with all investors at the South Road Properties (SRP) to thresh out concerns, including issues over contracts and other legal matters.