Governance

DENR warns: Hands off ‘tuko’!

DEPARTMENT of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje has warned the public to refrain from joining the bandwagon on illegal...

Improved farm road expands commerce in Davao Sur town

Farmers in Sulop, Davao del Sur enjoy better trading now that there’s a better farm-to-market road. The rehabilitation of the 4.32 kilometer road...

Drilon calls for privatization of PCSO, PAGCOR

In the wake of allegations involving the misuse of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) intelligence funds, Senator Franklin Drilon on Friday reiterated his long-standing...

Karlo asks help for flood rehabilitation

House Assistant Majority Leader and Davao City congressman Karlo B. Nograles on Friday vowed to reach out to national government agencies to secure more...

Education biggest beneficiary in SoCot mining, says Pingoy

South Cotabato governor Arthur Pingoy, in his state of the province address delivered Monday last week, said education has been the biggest beneficiary from...

Villar urges government: Prepare for Saudization

Sen. Manny Villar has urged government to prepare for the effects of the Saudization program, including a plan of action to assist workers who...

Minda judges, prosecutors vow help to curb human trafficking

Judges and prosecutors in Mindanao have vowed on Thursday to help in curbing and totally eliminating human trafficking in the country. The commitment...

House okays Mercury Bill

The House of Representatives has passed on third and final reading a bill establishing a mercury exposure information program on the hazards and...

Philhealth seeking out more indigents to cover

The Philippine Health Insurance Commission is identifying more indigent members in consonance with President Noynoy Aquino’s aim of universal health coverage. Filbert Sollesta,...

Integrated river basin management pushed

With the rising threat of climate change, drought and other environmental risks, key river basin stakeholders in Mindanao are pushing for an...