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Pagudpud inaugurates new halfway house for drug reformists

Manila, Oct. 7 -- A new center for drug reformists has been inaugurated in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte as the municipality inches forward to be declared drug-free town. Located in Barangay Tarrag, the new... Read More


Antique economy posts 4.4% growth in 2024

Manila, Oct. 7 -- The economy of Antique grew by 4.4 percent in 2024, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimated at PHP75.75 billion. "The economy of Antique grew by 4.4 percent in 2024, acceler... Read More


PH stands ground, rejects misinformation on WPS

Manila, Oct. 7 -- The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), on Tuesday asserted its "incontrovertible" sovereignty over the Spratlys (Kalayaan Island Group) and the S... Read More


DOT breaks ground for P13-M projects in Tagum City

Manila, Oct. 7 -- Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC) projects here on Tuesday. Tagum City was awarded PHP13 million for placi... Read More


Ilocos farmers negotiate for higher floor prices of tobacco leaves

Manila, Oct. 7 -- Farmers from tobacco-producing provinces in the Ilocos Region on Tuesday took part in a two-day conference in Quezon City to negotiate tobacco floor prices for the next two cropping ... Read More


Bacolod cops nab 8, seize P1.36-M shabu in sting op

Manila, Oct. 7 -- Anti-drug operatives of Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) arrested eight persons and recovered PHP1.36 million in shabu during a buy-bust at a residence in Purok Tahong, Barangay 2, ... Read More


PBBM aware, but not worried of reported 'coup' talks - Palace

Manila, Oct. 7 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has long been aware of reports about alleged attempts by certain factions to push for a coup d'etat, but Malacanang on Tuesday said he is not alarme... Read More


PBBM grants cash incentives to WorldSkills ASEAN medalists

Manila, Oct. 7 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday awarded cash incentives to Filipino medalists who excelled in the 14th WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025, in recognition of their outstanding... Read More


BSP names 18 outstanding North Luzon stakeholders

Manila, Oct. 7 -- The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recognized 18 outstanding stakeholders in Northern Luzon on Tuesday for their invaluable support in financial education and promotion. Among th... Read More


Nearly 500 cops to secure NegOr Buglasan Festival

Manila, Oct. 7 -- The Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO) will deploy 477 uniformed personnel to secure the Buglasan Festival, which runs from Oct. 16 to 26. Lt. Stephen Polinar, NOrPPO... Read More