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DOT seeks bigger 2026 budget, eyes P500M for tourism branding

Manila, July 31 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is appealing for a higher budget in 2026, proposing PHP3.1 billion, with PHP500 million earmarked for branding and promotion of the Philippines as a ... Read More


BuCor launches new reintegration program for PDLs

Manila, July 31 -- The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) launched a revolutionary new program for reintegrating released persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) back into society. The Blue and Red Ribbon proj... Read More


OFW Hospital maintains zero billing as services expand

Manila, July 31 -- Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac on Thursday highlighted the zero-billing policy of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Hospital in San Fernando, Pampan... Read More


LPA outside PAR likely to develop into cyclone

Manila, July 31 -- A low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has a high chance of developing into a tropical cyclone in the next 24 hours, the weather bureau said. ... Read More


11 Zamboanga Sibugay ARBOs get CDA registration

Zamboanga city, July 31 -- Eleven Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries' Organizations (ARBOs) from Zamboanga Sibugay now have easier access to various programs and services from partner agencies of the Depar... Read More


CebuPac lone Southeast Asian carrier feted in Human Capital Awards

Manila, July 31 -- Gokongwei-led airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) won a bronze award in the Diversity and Inclusion category of the 2025 Economic Times Human Capital Awards (ETHCA), making it the lone South... Read More


205 Ilocos Sur villages prone to floods, landslides - MGB

Laoag city, July 31 -- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has identified 205 villages in Ilocos Sur that are likely to be affected by flooding and landslides during periods of inclement weather. ... Read More


Gov't eyes cheaper holiday pork via Kadiwa under MAV Plus scheme

Manila, July 31 -- To help bring down prices during the holiday season, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is planning to channel most of the pork imports under the proposed Minimum Access Volume (MAV... Read More


DHSUD, DepEd partner to ensure educ access in gov't housing projects

Manila, July 31 -- The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Department of Education (DepEd) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to ensure the inclusion of ... Read More


Canlaon LGU assures support for evacuees remaining at camps

Dumaguete city, July 31 -- As hundreds of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental returned Thursday to their homes within the vicinity of Mt. Kanlaon, the local government... Read More