Higher buying price allows NFA to increase palay inventory
MANILA – The National Food Authority (NFA) said Wednesday the decision of its council to raise the buying price of palay (unhusked rice) has allowed the agency to exponentially increase its…
PH remains low risk for Covid-19 amid new variants
MANILA – The Philippines remains at low risk for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) amid reports of new variants monitored abroad, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday. The agency…
P2.8-B funds for BFP to boost modernization
MANILA – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has said the release of PHP2.880 billion in funds by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for the purchase of new fire…
VP Sara thanks PBBM for continued trust, support
MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte expressed Wednesday her gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his continued trust and support in her function as education chief. “Maraming salamat, Pangulong…
DSWD insulates programs from politics, adheres to guidelines – spox
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday said it would maintain the highest level of professionalism in delivering public services, free from politics and other ill…
CSC urges honor grads to apply for special eligibility, work in gov’t
MANILA – The Civil Service Commission is encouraging college graduates who have earned Latin honors to apply for the Honor Graduate Eligibility (HGE) and pursue a career in the public sector.…
LTFRB reminds PUV operators of April 30 consolidation deadline
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday reminded operators of public utility vehicles (PUV) about the consolidation deadline on April 30 set by President Ferdinand R.…
President Marcos tackles multi-pronged approach vs NCR traffic woes
MANILA, (PIA) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday said his administration is taking a multi-pronged approach to address Metro Manila’s chronic traffic congestion. In a vlog posted on his official…
New mega health center seen to decongest hospitals in Cavite
CAVITE CITY (PIA) – A new 100-bed 3-storey mega health center in Cavite that will cater to the needs of a growing population in Cavite’s 1st district aims to ease…
More areas shift to alternative learning modes amid extreme heat
MANILA – More areas have resorted to alternative learning modes (ADM) due to sweltering temperatures, the Department of Education (DepEd) said Tuesday. As of 9 a.m., suspension of face-to-face classes from…