On SMC’s flood control program: ‘Help has arrived’ – Laguna Gov
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) – Help is on its way for Laguna’s long-standing flooding problem after San Miguel Corp. (SMC) committed to implement flood control measures in the province at…
PHLPost reiterates official requirements for postal ID applications
MANILA – The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has issued a new circular reminding the public and its personnel of the official requirements for Postal ID applications to ensure uniformity in processing…
DA confident of Senate’s backing to push RTL amendment
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday expressed confidence in the Senate’s backing to advance amendments on the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL). This, after Senator Francis Pangilinan, chair of…
DOLE extends P373-K aid to parents of child laborers in Cavite
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — At least 19 parents and guardians of identified child laborers in Cavite received livelihood assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region IV-A…
Laguna exec imposes online gambling ban on employees
SAN PEDRO CITY, Laguna (PIA) —The city government of San Pedro in Laguna has passed two measures imposing restrictions on online gambling, such as prohibiting its employees from playing on…
Rice supply, prices stable despite proposed tariff hike, import ban
MANILA – The supply and prices of retail rice are expected to remain stable despite proposals to impose a tariff hike on imported rice and a halt to rice imports, the…
SLEX San Pedro Interchange now open to motorists, commuters
SAN PEDRO CITY, Laguna (PIA)—After years of planning, development, and construction, motorists can now access the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) San Pedro Northbound Exit Interchange, which finally opened following the…
DA optimistic to hit 11.3 million MT record-harvest of palay in H2
MANILA – The Philippines may hit yet another record-high harvest for the second semester of the year, given favorable weather conditions, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday. This came after…
House to prioritize food, jobs, education, health in 20th Congress
MANILA – The House of Representatives will center its legislative work on the urgent needs of ordinary Filipinos as it opens the 20th Congress, with a focus on food, employment, education…
Clean water, disaster prevention top priorities in disaster resilience
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is intensifying efforts to address water security, flooding, and deforestation, amid President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for a climate-resilient future…