Cops are back to help the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) enforce the ban on pigs and pork products from outside the town’s borders as part of strict quarantine measures against African swine fever (ASF). In an interview on Sunday, municipal agricu…
Day: November 12, 2023
Solon calls for creation of special court for drug cases
A legislator on Sunday sought the creation of special courts that would hear all drug-related cases. Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, chair of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs, said trial court congestion could be addresse…
Romualdez: Maharlika to contribute to PH socioeconomic dev’t
The Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) will stay true to its goals of creating more jobs, improving public services and creating a higher standard of living. In a statement on Sunday following the issuance of the revised implementing rules and regulation…
DBM says accountability, openness certain under revised Maharlika IRR
The recently released implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) will make sure that there will be accountability, openness, and efficacy in carrying out the law, according to Department of Budget and Management Se…
Acorda hopes next PNP chief will have longer tenure
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. is hoping his successor would have a longer tour of duty to sustain programs and projects. Acorda, a member of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 1991, assumed the top PNP leaders…
Ateneo wrests men’s badminton crown from NU, makes women’s cage semis
Ateneo de Manila University banked on Lance Vargas to dethrone National University (NU), 3-2, in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 86 men’s badminton at Centro Atletico Badminton Center in Cubao, Quezon City late Sat…
Mapua grabs NCAA lead after edging San Beda, Lyceum loss
Paolo Hernandez sank a three-pointer in the final 32 seconds to lift Mapua University past San Beda University, 71-69, and to the solo leadership in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Sunday. The…
Salem, Ramo rule Ironman 70.3 in Palawan
Satar Salem and Leyann Ramo ruled their respective divisions in the Ironman 70.3 triathlon competition in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Sunday. Salem registered an overall time of four hours, 22 minutes and 25 seconds (29:08 in swim, 02:22:31 in bi…