‘Tikog’ weaving industry thrives in now conflict-free Negros’ community

BACOLOD CITY – Fabric weaving from threads derived from a reed grass, locally known as ‘tikog’ has become…

Mayor orders cave shutdown following deaths of ‘treasure hunters’

DUMAGUETE CITY – Siaton, Negros Oriental Mayor Cezanne Fritz Diaz has ordered a shutdown of visits in a cave in…

DOTr seeks to fast-track rail projects through Japanese aid

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) looks forward to fast-track major railway projects in the country through technical and…

Canada opens first Indo-Pacific agri office in Manila

REGIONAL AGRI OFFICE. Canadian Minister for Agriculture Lawrence MacAulay gives his remarks during the symbolic opening…

Liberalization of foreign investments in rice, corn sector sought

MANILA – Officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Board of Investments (BOI) and economists on…

US optimistic Quiboloy will shortly ‘face justice’ for crimes

The United States Embassy in Manila has expressed confidence the embattled Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Pastor…

DA seeks liberalization of foreign investments in rice, corn sector

Econokmists and officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Board of Investments (BOI) have expressed support for the…

US Coast Guard to help build PH, others’ capacity vs. illegal sea activities

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has announced its commitment to helpthe  Philippines and other Indo-Pacific partners build up their capacity to…

DMW welcomes Kuwait appellate court’s conviction of Ranara killer

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has welcomed the decision of the Kuwait Appeals Court that upheld the conviction of the…

More vital drugs exempted from VAT with TRAIN law

Senator Sonny Angara said there are now over 2,000 Value Added Tax (VAT)-exempt drugs for the…