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…
NU Lady Bulldogs close in on semis berth
MANILA – Bella Belen delivered an awesome performance Wednesday in National University’s 25-14, 25-14, 25-12 victory over the University of the East in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP)…
Senate bill seeks to propel competitiveness of corn industry
MANILA – Senate Bill (SB) 2625 will seek to propel the competitiveness and expansion of the corn industry in the country, a crucial supplementary measure aligned with the objectives of the…
La Niña to prolong drought; 13 to 16 typhoons to hit PH in Q4
MANILA – The likelihood of La Niña developing by the second half of 2024 will prolong the drought condition until August and delay the onset of the rainy season, Science and…
DOH expects more doses vs. pertussis, vaccine-preventable diseases
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) is expecting the arrival of additional doses of vaccines against vaccine-preventable diseases. In a statement Monday night, the DOH said around three million pentavalent…