Regional updates (07/20/20)
DPWH to fast-track construction of two COVID-19 facilities in Quezon City
CONSTRUCTION of additional facilities at two government-run hospitals in Quezon City will be fast-tracked...
Japan offers COVID-19 fund through UNICEF
The JAPANESE government has pledged P190 million to the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to support the Philippine’s coronavirus vaccination program.
Military ready for more NPA attacks after deadly ComVal encounter
THE MILITARY in the Davao Region is expecting the communist New People’s Army (NPA) to intensify its aggression following the encounter Wednesday that left...
CHR concerned over deadly QC stabbing
THE COMMISSION on Human Rights (CHR) expressed grave concern over a “stabbing spree” that left a village safety officer killed and two others wounded...
Meralco to resume disconnections in NCR next week
MANILA ELECTRIC Co. (Meralco) announced that it will resume disconnection activities in Metro Manila next week, but added that it will not be implementing these in areas placed under granular lockdown.
Philippines told to come up with plan amid US-China tensions
POLITICAL analysts on Sunday urged the government to craft a contingency plan to help the Philippines withstand possible shocks from escalating tensions between the United States and China over Taiwan.
NCCC partners with TraXion for online credit services to cooperatives, affiliate companies
DAVAO CITY — Homegrown conglomerate New City Commercial Center (NCCC) has partnered with blockchain firm TraXion Tech Inc. to provide an online-based credit line to members of cooperatives and affiliate companies, which can be used to shop at NCCC supermarkets and its other retail stores.
Philippines’ South China Sea patrols with US within its rights — security adviser
The Philippines' joint patrols with the United States in the South China Sea are within Manila's rights, and it will continue to support a...
Marine scientists see slick near world-famous Coron
MARINE researchers from the University of the Philippines (UP) have detected a potential oil slick near Coron, Palawan province southwest of the capital, more...
Final tally on plebiscite for new Bangsamoro areas postponed anew
THE NATIONAL Plebiscite Board of Canvassers (NPBOC) postponed yet again its session in the final tabulation and proclamation of results on the Feb. 6...
House adopts Senate natgas bill
THE House of Representatives has adopted on Wednesday the Senate’s version of a measure seeking to develop an indigenous natural gas (natgas) industry amid...
Almost 70,000 jobs on offer during Independence Day fair
THE DEPARTMENT of Labor and Employment (DoLE) will be hosting its annual Independence Day job fair on June 12 in various sites nationwide, offering 68,893 vacancies.