P209M allotted for Mauban Port road repairs in Quezon after 'Carina'
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has allocated a total of P209 million for the rehabilitation of the Lucena-Tayabas-Lucban-Sampaloc-Mauban Port road in Quezon province after it was damaged due to Typhoon “Carina”.
Western Visayas reclaims PRISAA basketball crown
AJ Sacayan caught fire from the distance and powered University of Visayas (Region VII) over host University of Bicol, 97-71, to reclaim the men’s 5x5 basketball crown on the final day of the 2024 Pri
10th Sabores de Visayas to promote Western Visayan heritage cuisine
ILOILO CITY – The 10th Sabores de Visayas will highlight West Visayan heritage cuisine in a degustation dinner here on Saturday, July 27.
PH Navy launches probe on death of staff who fell from New Senate Building
The Philippine Navy (PN) said Friday, July 26, that it has initiated its own investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of one of its civilian kitchen staff who fell from the c
Stocks end the week higher
The PSEi ended the week on positive footing after Typhoon Carina finally left the country.
Style Weekend: Neil Felipp and Kelvin Morales unveil collection inspired by Jackstones
The two creatives join forces in producing contemporary accessories and bags that celebrate the joy of childhood and Cebu’s rich cultural heritage
CHR lauds RA 11997 on added allowance for public school teachers
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded the enactment of Republic Act No. 11997, the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act, which will provide an additional P5,000 to P10,000 teaching allowance to almost 800,000 public school teachers.
Vitor defends WBO Oriental crown vs Chinese foe
It’s Philippines versus China when the ‘Kumong Bol-anon XVII’ fight card fires off on Saturday, July 27, at the Bohol Wisdom School Gym in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.
Solon opens party-list headquarters' doors to shelter flood victims
“Hindi na bago sa atin ang bagyo kaya by now, hindi na katanggap-tanggap ang mabagal na pag-aksyon."
Millions of pesos worth of party drugs found in condo unit of arrested Vietname national -- NBI
Millions of pesos worth of party drugs were discovered in the Paranaque City condominium unit of an arrested Vietnamese national, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Friday, July 26.
Still rolling: House relief efforts for 'Carina' victims in Metro Manila continue
A total of 1,000 relief packs from DSWD as facilitated by the offices of the Speaker and Tingog Party-list have already been forwarded to the evacuees.
Agricultural damage from 'Carina', 'habagat' swells to ₱251.21 million
The damage incurred by the agricultural sector due to the relentless rains brought about by Typhoon Carina and southwest monsoon or habagat rose to P251.21 million, the Department of Agriculture (DA) bared on Friday, July 26.
DepEd will not implement blanket postponement of school openings due to Typhoon ‘Carina’
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara, on Friday, July 26, said that the opening of public schools for School Year (SY) 2024-2025, set for next week, will proceed for those that were
Navy cadet falls to death at new Senate building in Taguig
A Navy cadet fell to his death at the new Senate building that is being constructed on Chino Roces Avenue Extension in Barangay Fort Bonifacio, Taguig on July 25.
COA flags Butuan City over P92.5-M 'unimplemented projects' in 2023
The Commission on Audit (COA) said the failure of Butuan City to implement seven projects worth P92.5 million in 2023 deprived its constitutents of their socio-economic benefits.
Abalos eyes choppers to hasten relief transport in isolated Carina-hit areas
Helicopters will be used to facilitate the immediate transport of government aid in isolated areas due to "Typhoon Carina", Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur’’ Abalos Jr. said on Friday, July 26.
China Bank Savings posts record profit again
China Bank Savings (CBS), a subsidiary of China Banking Corporation, reported an 18 percent improvement in net income to a record P1 billion in the first half of 2024 from the P849 million earned in the same period last year.
Bears safety Owens takes break from camp to support wife Simone Biles at Olympics
Then again, most NFL players aren’t Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens. The sixth-year backup is taking the time away to watch his wife, Simone Biles, compete for the U.S. gymnastics team at the Paris Olympics.
The interesting figures behind the Olympic logo
A first look at the 2024 Paris Olympics logo, one would perhaps say that it’s just a flame. But a closer look, one could assume that it’s a woman because of the hair – very elegant.
Gialon rises above the heat, wins JPGT Apo
Aldrien Gialon overcame a disastrous quadruple bogey on the par-5 No. 3 with a determined series of pars and birdies, securing a commanding lead and ultimately clinching the boys’ 16-18 category title
BuCor's jail guard, ex-PDL arrested for killing mom, son
A Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) jail guard and a former person deprived of liberty (PDL) have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the killing of two persons during a kidnapping and robbery
Gymnast Levi Ruivivar '100% safe and healthy'
Filipino-American gymnast Levi Jung-Ruivivar is finally recovering from a severe allergy which she got while staying at the Olympic Village in Paris, France.
‘Carina’ displaces 442 persons in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY — Ninety-six families or 442 individuals from five barangays here were affected by typhoon “Carina.”
Chinese woman 'online lending scammer' arrested -- NBI
A Chinese woman has been arrested in Pasay City for operating an alleged online lending scam, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Friday, July 26.
Oil firms ordered to assess fuel quality for possible ‘contamination’ post-Carina flooding
The Department of Energy (DOE) has instructed players in the deregulated downstream oil industry to assess the quality of their fuel products before these are retailed to customers – primarily if ther