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P13-M funding ensures schooling for 729 Dinagat scholars

Manila, Dec. 11 -- The provincial government of Dinagat Islands handed over the funding for its 729 scholars at the Don Jose Ecleo Memorial College (DJEMC) on Wednesday. The fund, totaling PHP13.1 m... Read More


Visits, noche buena allowed for Senate detainees

Manila, Dec. 11 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Thursday said individuals detained under the Senate's contempt powers would remain in custody while committee inquiries continue, but assured t... Read More


PDEA warns public vs. cactus containing hallucinogenic substance

Manila, Dec. 11 -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) warred the public against proliferation of "Peyote" (Lophophora williamsii), a spineless cactus that contains "mescaline," a dangerous ... Read More


PNP: Digitized platform to uphold police retirees' welfare

Manila, Dec. 11 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday expressed full support for the newly signed memorandum of agreement (MOA) establishing the Pension and Deduction Loan Information Sy... Read More


Speaker Dy, Majority Leader Marcos file Anti-Political Dynasty bill

Manila, Dec. 11 -- House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III has taken a major step by filing a landmark Anti-Political Dynasty Bill, a reform he committed to pursue to promote fairness, competition, and ... Read More


14K cops to secure holiday season in Metro Manila

Manila, Dec. 11 -- More than 14,000 cops from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) have been deployed to strategic areas to secure Metro Manila during the holiday season. NCRPO chief Maj... Read More


DOF vows cleanup of BIR audits as Senate probes LOA abuses

Manila, Dec. 11 -- The Department of Finance (DOF) on Thursday underscored its full cooperation with the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee's investigation into the alleged misuse of Letters of Authority (L... Read More


Public-private sector tie-up to address housing backlog

Manila, Dec. 11 -- A public-private sector tie-up is expected to address the housing gap for the low-income segment, and an official of Leechiu Property Consultants is optimistic about this after noti... Read More


'BBM' rice now available in all 82 provinces

Manila, Dec. 11 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday announced that the PHP20-per-kg. rice program of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is now available in all 82 provinces, with the comp... Read More


Weeklong PDEA ops net P116-M illegal drugs, 75 suspects

Manila, Dec. 11 -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said on Thursday it has seized PHP116.12 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 75 individuals, including nine drug den owners, in... Read More