Designated fireworks zones urged
THE METROPOLITAN Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is urging local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila to designate fireworks display zones in their respective localities...
COVID-19 positivity rate up
THE WEEKLY positivity rate for COVID-19 in the National Capital Region (NCR) slightly increased, according to the latest monitoring by OCTA Research.
“The NCR weekly...
More buses for BARMM urged
COTABATO CITY — Local officials called on bus companies in Mindanao on Thursday to enhance economic activities by increasing the number of units operating...
Davao launches tourism card
DAVAO CITY — The Davao City Tourism Association (DATA) has launched the Madayaw DATA Privilege Card, which is designed to support and promote its...
PCC elevating carabao industry
THE PHILIPPINE Carabao Center (PCC) said it has inked a deal with the provincial government of Batangas to bolster the local carabao (water buffalo)...
Economic zone in every district sought
A LAWMAKER has filed a bill proposing the creation of economic zones in each legislative district in the Philippines to spur economic activity, especially in the provincial regions.
DMW: Over 150,000 OFWs to benefit from Taiwan, HK pay hikes
WAGE HIKES being implemented by Taiwan and Hong Kong (HK) are expected to benefit more than 150,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) working there starting the end of this year, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Wednesday.
DoJ maintains pressure on P6.7-B Manila drug raid probe
THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DoJ) said on Wednesday that it is not letting up on its probe into alleged anomalies in one of the country’s biggest drug raids ever, which exposed the involvement of a police official and the subsequent pilfering of volumes of the drug haul by several officers.
Makati suspends amusement taxes
THE MAKATI City government has suspended the collection of amusement taxes for performers in public places as part of its efforts to boost local...
8 PNP camps named after cops
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has named eight police camps and real properties of the Philippine National Police (PNP) after exemplary policemen.
Under Proclamation No....
Transport strike hits Davao
A GROUP of jeepney drivers and operators in Davao City went on strike on Wednesday to oppose the implementation of the Davao Bus Project...
DA to build seed storage facility
A SEED storage facility for local farm producers is set to be opened under Bangsamoro’s special geographical area in North Cotabato, according to the...