The administration of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. officially launched on Saturday, Nov. 26, the Buhay Ay Ingatan, Droga Ayawan (BIDA), a coordinated anti-illegal drugs program which is described as more holistic in approach. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)...
Many cases of violence against women (VAW) remain unreported due the belief that speaking up would not make a difference. This is called the culture of silence. Apart from the fear of speaking up, the culture of silence also stems back to the public’s blatant dismissal or sometimes lack of...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) called on the public Friday, Nov. 25, to help the government put an end to the country’s illegal drug woes by supporting the "Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan" (BIDA) program. DILG Sec. Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. (File photo courtesy of...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. urged the local government units (LGUs) on Thursday, Nov. 24, to organize their respective anti-illegal drug initiatives ahead of the grand launch of the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) Program....
Pre-loved clothes from President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. sold like hotcakes during first day of the "Garage sale for a cause 3" event Wednesday, Nov. 23 at the House of Representatives in Quezon City. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The bazaar, organized by the Association of Women...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued the guidelines for the 2022 observance of the 18-day campaign to end violence against women (VAW). In Memorandum Circular (MC) 2022-146, DILG Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. stated that this year’s campaign will...
The Army 5th Infantry Division has vowed to intensify its anti-insurgency campaign in Kalinga province. PASIA (right). (FB) Brig. Gen. Audrey Pasia, commander of the 5th ID based in Camp Melchor dela Cruz in Gamu, Isabela, said during the joint Provincial Development Council and Provincial Peace...
ILOILO CITY -- The province of Iloilo became the first province in Western Visayas region to achieve 'zero open toilets' for safe sanitation. The seal for the zero open defecation (ZOD-Grade 1 status) of Iloilo province was unveiled in a ceremony Friday, November 18. At the unveiling are (from...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte hailed her office’s “many firsts” during the 87th anniversary of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Tuesday, Nov. 15, noting key programs she initiated when she took the helm. Vice President Sara Duterte (left) speaks during the 87th...
CAMP Francisco S. Macabulos, Tarlac City – The Tarlac police said they arrested 82 law violators in one week from Oct. 31 to Nov. 6. Forty-one of them have standing warrants of arrest, 14 were nabbed for illegal drugs, 10 for illegal gambling, and 17 during police response. Suspects face...
HINUNANGAN, Southern Leyte -- The town known for the islands of San Pablo and San Pedro Islands has stepped up its tourism campaign with the recent launching of its tourism development plan. Tagged as Southern Leyte’s Maldives, the island also known as Pong Gamay boasts captivating white sand...
Vice President Sara Duterte’s office has extended various types of social services and assess the situation of the education sector in 16 provinces across the country since she assumed office on June 30. Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte Facebook page) Duterte, who serves...
