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Negros Occidental to use solar energy for provincial gov't buildings

BACOLOD CITY, Feb. 6 -- The Negros Occidental provincial government will soon utilize solar power to energize its main office buildings as part of the initiatives to go renewable to ensure power secur... Read More


Iloilo City charts strategic roadmap to sustain dev't

ILOILO CITY, Feb. 6 -- The city government here launched its newest roadmap to ensure the sustainability of the Welfare, Health, Education, Environment, Livelihood and Sustainability (WHEELS) program.... Read More


Tacloban earns P210-M in biz permit renewal

TACLOBAN CITY, Feb. 6 -- Collections from business permit renewals last January reached PHP210 million, up by 19.32 percent from the PHP176 million in the same period in 2023, the city government here... Read More


DOH notes rise in flu, dengue cases in January

TACLOBAN CITY, Feb. 6 -- Eastern Visayas recorded an increase in cases of influenza-like illnesses and dengue fever in January, prompting the Department of Health (DOH) to remind the public to observe... Read More


Houses for ex-rebels to rise in Eastern Samar

TACLOBAN CITY, Feb. 6 -- To ensure that former rebels will not return to armed struggle, the local government of Can-avid in Eastern Samar assured Monday to provide them with decent homes. Mayor Vilm... Read More


SC suspends GenSan judge over 10-year delay in ruling on rape case

MANILA, Feb. 6 -- The Supreme Court (SC) has suspended a judge in General Santos City for gross neglect due to a 10-year delay in deciding on a rape case. In a statement Tuesday, the high court said ... Read More


PH integrates gender perspective in poverty reduction programs

MANILA, Feb. 6 -- The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) on Tuesday said the government integrates a gender equality perspective into its programs to encourage meaningful participation and economic ... Read More


BuCor: Regionalization still best way to ease jail congestion woes

MANILA, Feb. 6 -- The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Tuesday said the regionalization of correction facilities is still the most potent solution to ease living conditions for persons deprived of lib... Read More


DOTr probes corruption allegations vs. LTO chief

MANILA, Feb. 6 -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is looking into corruption allegations made by transport and civilian groups against Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief, Assistant Secreta... Read More


DBM releases P3.41B for free education of 74,262 TESDA learners

MANILA, Feb. 6 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of about PHP3.41 billion to fund the free education of around 74,262 tertiary education students DBM Secretary... Read More