'Disgruntled' NPA leader yields in Zambo Sur ZAMBOANGA CITY – A "disgruntled" ranking leader of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebel surrendered to government authorities in Zamboanga del Sur, officials said Saturday.Brig. Gen. Leonel Nicolas, commander of the 102nd Infantry Brigade, identified the NPA surrenderer as Marino Daano Anlas, 29, a squad leader of … Continue reading ‘Disgruntled’ NPA leader yields in Zambo Sur | #Philippines

Pasig honors LGUs Covid-19 response on Local Government Day MANILA – The Pasig City government on Saturday paid tribute to the local government units (LGUs) for their continuous response to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, in time of the observance of the Local Government Day."The city government of Pasig pays tribute to all local government units in … Continue reading Pasig honors LGUs Covid-19 response on Local Government Day | #Philippines

2.4M Filipino children susceptible to measles: DOH MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) said that 2.4 million Filipino children are vulnerable to contracting measles, thus the department is targeting to vaccinate them.“Kapag tiningnan po natin iyong ating datos, ang nakalagay po sa amin 2.4 million na mga bata na nagkukulang o vulnerable sila ngayon para … Continue reading 2.4M Filipino children susceptible to measles: DOH | #Philippines

Sub-TWG on vaccine dev’t gears up for trials in PH MANILA – The Inter-Agency Task Force’s (IATF) Sub-Technical Working Group (sub-TWG) on Covid-19 Vaccine Development, led by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) together with other government agencies, is gearing up for the vaccine phase 3 clinical trials in the country.In a press release … Continue reading Sub-TWG on vaccine dev’t gears up for trials in PH | #Philippines

Solon to DOE: Act on all pending solar project applications MANILA – Senator Win Gatchalian has called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to immediately act on all pending solar project applications, noting that a mechanism is in place that streamlines the permitting process for both foreign and domestic investors.In a statement Saturday, Gatchalian took … Continue reading Solon to DOE: Act on all pending solar project applications | #Philippines

11 Filipinos among Asia's top 100 scientists MANILA – Eleven Filipinos were included on the 2020 list of The Asian Scientist 100 magazine's most outstanding researchers, which acknowledges the success of the region’s best and brightest."I am proud. Eleven out of 100 among so many Asian countries is a sizable share. Two are heads of DOST … Continue reading 11 Filipinos among Asia’s top 100 scientists | #Philippines

San Juan residents receive free washable, reusable face mask MANILA – The San Juan city government on Saturday distributed residents washable and reusable face masks as part of the national government's "Mask Para sa Masa" program to contain the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.Mayor Francis Zamora said the city government has received 88,000 reusable face masks and personal … Continue reading San Juan residents receive free washable, reusable face mask | #Philippines

Send prayer requests via 'Undas' website: CBCP MANILA – The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is urging the public to send prayer requests for their departed loved ones via the “Undas” website as cemeteries in the country will be closed on November 1 (All Saints’ Day) and November 2 (All Souls’ Day).Msgr. Pedro Quitorio, CBCP … Continue reading Send prayer requests via ‘Undas’ website: CBCP | #Philippines

Send prayer requests via 'Undas' website: CBCP MANILA – The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is urging the public to send prayer requests for their departed loved ones via the “Undas” website as cemeteries in the country will be closed on November 1 (All Saints’ Day) and November 2 (All Souls’ Day).Msgr. Pedro Quitorio, CBCP … Continue reading Send prayer requests via ‘Undas’ website: CBCP | #Philippines

Send prayer requests via 'Undas' website: CBCP MANILA – The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is urging the public to send prayer requests for their departed loved ones via the “Undas” website as cemeteries in the country will be closed on November 1 (All Saints’ Day) and November 2 (All Souls’ Day).Msgr. Pedro Quitorio, CBCP … Continue reading Send prayer requests via ‘Undas’ website: CBCP | #Philippines

86th Malasakit Center launched in Mati City MANILA – Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Friday attended the launch of the country’s 86th Malasakit Center at the Davao Oriental Provincial Medical Center in Mati City, Davao Oriental.The newly opened Malasakit Center is the first in the province, fourth in the Davao Region, and 21st in Mindanao.Go’s … Continue reading 86th Malasakit Center launched in Mati City | #Philippines

PSA sets timeline for PhilSys registration amid pandemic MANILA – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is set to start collecting demographic data from targeted low-income Filipinos in 664 cities and municipalities in the country’s 32 provinces next week, National Statistician Claire Dennis Mapa said Friday.In a virtual press briefing, Mapa said the PSA would conduct … Continue reading PSA sets timeline for PhilSys registration amid pandemic | #Philippines

PH Army keen to end terror threat with arrest of 3 terrorists MANILA – The arrest of a female Indonesian suicide bomber and two other persons with reported links with the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Barangay San Raymundo, Jolo, Sulu Saturday highlights the resolve of the Philippine Army (PA) and other security troops to eliminate the … Continue reading PH Army keen to end terror threat with arrest of 3 terrorists | #Philippines

'Turon': A sought-after snack during the pandemic COTABATO CITY – On Barangay Bagua here every afternoon from Monday to Saturday – a small “turon” (deep-fried banana rolls) roadside store draws people even during this time of the pandemic.The store, owned by Oscar Alojado Buenafe, 74, has no signboard but residents here sure know how to follow … Continue reading ‘Turon’: A sought-after snack during the pandemic | #Philippines

'Turon': A sought-after snack during the pandemic COTABATO CITY – On Barangay Bagua here every afternoon from Monday to Saturday – a small “turon” (deep-fried banana rolls) roadside store draws people even during this time of the pandemic.The store, owned by Oscar Alojado Buenafe, 74, has no signboard but residents here sure know how to follow … Continue reading ‘Turon’: A sought-after snack during the pandemic | #Philippines