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...
Vice President Sara Duterte is finalizing a report on her first 100 days in office as the country’s second highest official. Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte Facebook page) “Hinahanda na po namin ‘yung (We are already preparing the) 100 days report ng (of the) Office...
NEW YORK, USA — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. rallied the support of his fellow world leaders to support the Philippines' quest to become a member of the United Nations (UN) Security Council. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (United Nations Web TV Screenshot) Marcos made...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) opened its new central office in Mandaluyong City with Vice President Sara Duterte leading the blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony, her office announced on Monday, Sept. 12. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks during the blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony of...
Non-profit advocacy group Go Negosyo has launched its "Isa Pa" campaign to back calls for nationwide booster vaccinations against Covid-19. People waiting for their booster shot in Muntinlupa. (File photo/Muntinlupa PIO) “There really needs to be a concerted effort to tell Filipinos that booster...
Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte highlighted on Thursday, Aug. 4 the need to establish what he described as a "heightened community-based public awareness campaign about monkeypox". (Unsplash) According to the Mindanao solon, having such information drive on monkeypox will help government...
The Quezon City government on Thursday, July 28, announced that it is now implementing vigorous city-wide “search and destroy” operations against the spread of dengue. "Our goal is to ensure that our citywide anti-mosquito protective measures are implemented and enforced while also educating...
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Marijuana worth P92 million were destroyed in a six-day eradication campaign under “Oplan Man-Gabut” in Tinglayan, this province. Authorities said 444,900 marijuana plants were uprooted and burned. Also disposed were 30 kilograms of marijuana dried leaves and stalks and...
