Reforestation key to preventing repeated flooding in Calabarzon
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) – Environment authorities said the government continues to implement reforestation programs designed to boost watersheds’ capacity to absorb heavy rainfall that brings increased volume of floodwaters…
Calabarzon seeks more CCTV cameras to enhance 911 hotlines
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA)—The Police Regional Office (PRO) 4A said more closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras are needed to ensure responsiveness of the 911 emergency hotline. Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, Police…
DSWD assists more than 12K child laborers via SHIELD program
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assisted more than 12,000 child laborers from 2021 to 2024 through the Strategic Help desks for Information, Education, Livelihood, and Other…
Gov’t to work harder to generate more jobs for Filipinos, says Palace
MANILA – The Marcos administration will double its efforts to open more job opportunities for Filipinos, Malacañang vowed Tuesday, as it welcomed the increase in employment in May 2025. This, after…
DSWD sends P719-K initial aid to families affected by Bising, habagat
MANILA – Families and individuals in Northern and Central Luzon drenched by the effects of Typhoon “Bising” and the southwest monsoon or “habagat” have so far received PHP719,187 in relief assistance…
26 Filipinos exit Israel via Jordan, set for PH return trip
MANILA – A total of 26 overseas Filipinos in Israel have been repatriated through the Philippine Embassy’s Voluntary Repatriation Program, amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran. In a social media…
PBBM: Gov’t committed to giving OFWs safe, humane workplace
MANILA – The Philippine government is working with host countries to protect the rights of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), especially the assurance of “safe and humane” working conditions, President Ferdinand R.…
Dengue situation in PH still manageable, says DOH
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) logged 123,291 cases of dengue nationwide from Jan. 1 to June 7 but said the situation is “manageable” so far. In a news release…
CvSU’s techno demo farm to strengthen agri innovation in Cavite
INDANG, Cavite (PIA) — The Cavite State University (CvSU) reaffirmed its commitment to agricultural innovation and education by partnering with the Department of Agriculture (DA) Calabarzon to establish an integrated…
Cavite town forms multisectoral alliance for child protection
GMA, Cavite (PIA) — The local government of General Mariano Alvarez has entered into a partnership with Save the Children Philippines and the Frere Saint Benilde Romancon Education Foundation of…