Ink media protocol on crisis situations
The PNP/AFP Press Corps in the region inked a pact that formalizes a protocol to be observed by the media during a crisis...
NGCP implements contingency measures
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is immediately implementing contingency measures to mitigate the possible impact of a tsunami and/or earthquake...
MinDA affirms support of mining
The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) has again acknowledged the role of the mining industry in bringing progress to Southern Philippines. “MinDA’s support for...
DFA justifies passport delay
The Department of Foreign Affairs has appealed for the understanding of the travelling public, particularly those in the provinces, as it announced that...
Banana coalition renews call for aerial spraying legislation
Residents of farmland communities in Davao del Norte joined banana growers in reiterating the call of the “911 Save Our Sagingan” (SOS) movement...
Workshop tackles threats to water resource
Loss of forest cover, pollution, too many human activities and the “business as usual” attitude of the public and public officials are among...
New Philippine banknotes harder to counterfeit: BSP
by Lorie Ann A. Cascaro TO protect Philippine banknotes, the people’s money, from counterfeiters, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released the new...
Survey bares issues of Mindanao youth
Teen pregnancy, early marriage, and vices topped a survey on youth issues conducted by youth organizations. Respondents aged 16 to 25 years...
Cops as tourist guides?
This one is for the books, but if tourism officials had their way, select policemen in every major city would be trained to...
Finally, Alabel’s displaced families to have own homes
Previously homeless families dwelling in calamity danger zones and squatter areas are now afforded with homes to call their own in a hilly...