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DepEd-8 exec sees 3-term school calendar boosting reading skills

TACLOBAN CITY, June 4 -- The Department of Education in Eastern Visayas (DepEd-8) is confident that implementing the new three-term school calendar will help address low reading comprehension levels i... Read More


Southern Leyte's whale shark interaction draws 10K guests

TACLOBAN CITY, June 4 -- The 2026 whale shark interaction season in Pintuyan, Southern Leyte has attracted at least 9,842 local and foreign tourists, the local tourism office reported on Thursday. Th... Read More


P105-M cash-for-work budget set for Ilocos Region workers, farmers

MALASIQUI, June 4 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 1 (Ilocos Region) has allotted PHP105 million for fisherfolk, farmers, and transport sector workers affected by the oil price hike, a... Read More


Army hunts down another fugitive NPA rebel in northern Negros

BACOLOD CITY, June 4 -- The Philippine Army's 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) is pursuing another fugitive New People's Army (NPA) rebel identified as Alejandro "Kier" Montoya in continuing security oper... Read More


SAFE NIR Dial 911 vows quick police response for Bacolodnons

BACOLOD CITY, June 4 -- The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) vowed quick police response to more than 600,000 residents of this highly urbanized city through the SAFE NIR Dial 911 launched on Thursda... Read More


Ilocano artistry takes spotlight in US exhibit

LAOAG CITY, June 4 -- The timeless art of Inabel weaving continues to shine as artisans and cultural advocates share Northern Luzon's rich textile heritage with the world. On June 9-10, a pop-up even... Read More


Over 53K Antique coco farmers to benefit from PCA health program

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, June 4 -- The health and medical program of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) is expected to benefit around 53,254 qualified coconut farmers in Antique. The implementatio... Read More


DTI monitors school supplies to prevent overpricing

DUMAGUETE CITY, June 4 -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental is closely monitoring big retail stores in the province to ensure that prices of school supplies and other commo... Read More


Vatican elevates Batangas' Padre Pio shrine to int'l status

MANILA, June 4 -- The National Shrine and Parish of St. Padre Pio in Sto. Tomas, Batangas has received a decree from Vatican City granting its elevation to an international shrine. In a social media ... Read More


CICC warns vs. misinformation amid Senate power struggle

MANILA, June 4 -- The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Thursday called on the public to be cautious of reports of rallies and be vigilant against misinformation, whether shar... Read More