Cayetano backs call for higher funding for disaster-hit families’ housing aid

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has expressed support for the Department of Human Settlements and…

Japan Agriculture Minister urges PH, Asian countries to import Japanese grapes

TOKYO – Japanese Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has recently met with his Philippine counterpart, Francisco Tiu Laurel…

Health group to LGUs: Secure flu vaccines for seniors

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor MANILA – Senior health advocates have called on local government units (LGUs) to…

Multisector alliance plants over 1.3-M mangroves in Negros Oriental

DUMAGUETE CITY – The multisectoral Allied Mangrove Planting Organizations (AMPO) has planted over 1.3 million mangroves in…

SEC warns public vs. groups ‘offering’ to aid scam victims

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public to take “the highest degree of…

MBC clamors for reforms instead of resignation calls

MANILA – Government system reforms and strengthening of institutions are better options than calling for the resignation…

Power supply restored in 24 barangays in Masbate

MASBATE CITY — Power has been restored in 24 barangays in this Opong-ravaged province. The Masbate Electric…

NegOcc adopts quake-hit Bogo City, commits P2-M financial aid  

By Nanette Guadalquiver BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said their province will extend financial…

Museum, galleries month promotes Bicol’s legacy on history, culture

LEGAZPI CITY – The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) in Bicol has launched a series of…

Navy sends 44 tons of aid for Opong victims in Masbate

LEGAZPI CITY – The Philippine Navy delivered over the weekend essential relief and construction materials to Masbate…