BFP: Officers in fire truck misuse relieved
(UPDATES) THE four firemen involved in the use of their fire truck to refill a private swimming pool in Taytay, Rizal, have been relieved, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said Monday.
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PH calls for restraint after collisions in WPS
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government on Monday called for restraint and adherence to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) to prevent further escalation of tension and ensure the safety of all sea vessels following the collision incidents between Filipino and Chinese coast guard ships in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
Repatriated OFWs to receive P150k aid
THE government will give a cash aid of P150,000 to each Filipino who will be returning home from Lebanon, as fighting between Hezbollah and Israeli forces continues to intensify in the Middle Eastern country.
PH to assist Filipinos returning from Lebanon
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government will give P150,000 in financial aid and other forms of assistance to Filipinos in Lebanon who decide to return to the country amid the intensifying battle between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac.
Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for August 19 due to Taal's volcanic smog
MANILA, Philippines (Updated 11:41 a.m.) — Several local government units have suspended classes on Monday (August 19) due to volcanic smog (VOG) from Taal Volcano.
Armyworm damage in Western Visayas hits P57 million
MANILA, Philippines — The amount of damage caused by armyworms in Western Visayas has reached P57 million, according to the Department of Agriculture.
‘Include waste segregation in DepEd curriculum’
MANILA, Philippines — Groups have pushed for the inclusion of waste segregation and use of environment-friendly products to be part of the curriculum of the Department of Education (DepEd).