The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has increased the fines and penalties up to PHP30,000 for illegally driving through the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) busway to deter repeat offenders. In a press conference on Wednesday, acti…
Day: October 25, 2023
Negros Occidental to ‘proceed with caution’ in reviving hog industry
The Negros Occidental provincial government is ‘proceeding with caution’ in reviving the multi-billion peso local swine industry as hog deaths are still being reported in some local government units. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said on Wednesday amon…
‘Undas’ puts spotlight on Albay town’s flower industry
With Mayon Volcano displaying signs of restiveness, spewing red hot lava down its slope just days before All Saints’ Day and All Soul’s Day, flower farm owner Eleanor Alaurin is in a race against time. “We hope to harvest all the flowers by Oct. 29 in…
LTO summons car owner in Ayala tunnel hit-and-run incident
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Wednesday summoned the owner of the motor vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident in Makati City on Oct. 23. In a statement, LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II ordered the issuance of a show caus…
Climate-resilient toilet to benefit 150 Samar families
Samar’s provincial government on Wednesday signed a memorandum of agreement with microfinance institutions to make climate-resilient toilets affordable to 150 poor families in the province. The project, supported by UNICEF, will benefit households in …
Firefighter nabbed for estafa over ‘officer slot for sale’ scheme
Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) agents arrested a firefighter in Muntinlupa City for allegedly promising officer slots in the Bureau of Fire Protection’s (BFP) lateral entry program in exchange for a fee. In a report on Wednesday, CI…
Teodoro: PH not looking for war, just protecting WPS territories
The Philippines is not looking for any conflict or war with China but is merely protecting its maritime territories from the latter’s continued encroachment, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Wednesday. In a Bago…
PH to use science, innovations to further boost agri productivity
The Philippines is committed to utilizing science and exploring innovations and international cooperation to boost agricultural productivity and achieve modernization for the benefit of farmers, fisherfolk and other stakeholders. Department of Agricul…