MMDA to crack down on EDSA bus lane violators
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) warned it would crack down on motorists who violate traffic rules, especially those using the EDSA Bus Carousel.
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DA-NFA sustains sufficient rice/palay buffer stock
The Department of Agriculture – National Food Authority (DA-NFA) highlights its vital role in achieving country’s food security during its 51st founding anniversary on September 26, 2023.
Smuggled Indian buffalo meat seized in Dasmariñas City
The Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Inspectorate and Enforcement (DA-IE), together with the National Meat inspection Service (NMIS) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), conducted a joint anti-smuggling operation and food safety inspection in Dasmariñas City, Cavite on September 27, 2023.
House to realign OVP, DepEd confidential funds to intel, security agencies
THE House of Representatives would realign the confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) of some civilian agencies, including the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and Department of Education (DepEd), to augment the budgets of intelligence and security forces tasked to address escalating threats in the West Philippine Sea, Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co said on Wednesday.
Gutsy Eala roars to semis
HANGZHOU - Tennis sensation Alex Eala guaranteed Team Philippines of at least a bronze in individual play while skateboarder Margielyn Didal lost grip of her crown as she tumbled and limped out of the street event Wednesday in the 19th Asian Games here. It was a roller-coaster ride for the Filipinos on
Myanmar won't be allowed to lead Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2026, in blow to generals
Southeast Asian leaders decided that Myanmar won't take over the rotating leadership of their regional bloc as scheduled in 2026, Asian diplomats and a leader said Tuesday, in the latest blow to efforts by its ruling generals to gain international recognition after violently seizing power in 2021.
Rain and a wrong address delayed firefighters reaching a Philippine factory blaze. 15 people died
A fire killed 15 people Thursday in a small apparel factory in a Philippine residential area, where firefighters were delayed by flooding, traffic and a wrong address, a fire protection official.
Key learnings from 1st Philippine Tourism Dive Dialogue
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The country’s inaugural Philippine Tourism Dive Dialogue, spearheaded by the Department of Tourism, convened participants from the private and public sections to discuss challenges, opportunities and insights on strengthening the country’s dive tourism industry.