Gatchalian cites importance of TV-based learning MANILA – Though around 59 percent of more than 22 million learners enrolled in public schools are using printed self-learning modules (SLMs) for distance learning, Senator Win Gatchalian said learning through television-based instruction is a big help in teaching more difficult and complicated subjects.During the first day of classes, … Continue reading Gatchalian cites importance of TV-based learning | #Philippines

Suspects in killing of 4 family members in NoCot nabbed PIKIT, North Cotabato – Joint operatives of the local police, military, and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) resulted in the arrest on Saturday afternoon of three of four suspects linked to the recent killing of four family members and wounding of four others in … Continue reading Suspects in killing of 4 family members in NoCot nabbed | #Philippines

Army recovers unexploded ordnances in North Cotabato village CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – Military officials in North Cotabato have lauded the alertness of villagers and their prompt reporting to authorities about the discovery of three live unexploded ordnances Saturday in Kabacan town.  “We really appreciate the move of villagers for immediately reporting to our troops on the … Continue reading Army recovers unexploded ordnances in North Cotabato village | #Philippines

NoCot opens new Covid-19 facility with RT-PCR equipment COTABATO CITY – North Cotabato has opened another major isolation facility for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients, Governor Nancy Catamco announced on Sunday.  Catamco personally inspected on Saturday the health facility situated at the compound of the M’lang District Hospital located at Barangay Poblacion of M’lang town.  The new … Continue reading NoCot opens new Covid-19 facility with RT-PCR equipment | #Philippines

NoCot opens new Covid-19 facility with RT-PCR equipment COTABATO CITY – North Cotabato has opened another major isolation facility for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients, Governor Nancy Catamco announced on Sunday.  Catamco personally inspected on Saturday the health facility situated at the compound of the M’lang District Hospital located at Barangay Poblacion of M’lang town.  The new … Continue reading NoCot opens new Covid-19 facility with RT-PCR equipment | #Philippines

NoCot opens new Covid-19 facility with RT-PCR equipment COTABATO CITY – North Cotabato has opened another major isolation facility for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients, Governor Nancy Catamco announced on Sunday.  Catamco personally inspected on Saturday the health facility situated at the compound of the M’lang District Hospital located at Barangay Poblacion of M’lang town.  The new … Continue reading NoCot opens new Covid-19 facility with RT-PCR equipment | #Philippines

Angara pushes for survivorship benefits for prosecutors MANILA – In recognition of the indispensable role of prosecutors in the country’s criminal justice system, Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the grant of survivorship benefits to the members of the National Prosecution Service (NPS).A lawyer himself, Angara took note of how retired prosecutors have no survivorship … Continue reading Angara pushes for survivorship benefits for prosecutors | #Philippines

Swiatek beats Kenin for history-making win in French Open final PARIS – Teenager Iga Swiatek became the first Polish player to win a Grand Slam singles title as she defeated American fourth seed Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1 in women's singles final at Roland Garros on Saturday.The 54th-ranked 19-year-old, who did not drop a set throughout … Continue reading Swiatek beats Kenin for history-making win in French Open final | #Philippines

LPA, southwest monsoon to bring rains, thunderstorms MANILA – Visayas and parts of Luzon and Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to low pressure area (LPA) and southwest monsoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Sunday.In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA said the LPA, … Continue reading LPA, southwest monsoon to bring rains, thunderstorms | #Philippines

LGUs lauded for responding to videoke ban during online classes MANILA – Joint Task Force Covid Shield commander Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar has recognized the local government unit (LGU) officials for responding to the call to ban videoke and other loud noises as millions of students adjust to the blended learning system amid the coronavirus … Continue reading LGUs lauded for responding to videoke ban during online classes | #Philippines

PH, China reaffirm 'continuing vitality' of ties amid pandemic MANILA – The Philippine and Chinese governments have reaffirmed the "continuing vitality" of their bilateral relations amid the constraints posed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.The reaffirmation was made during the official visit of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin Jr. to China where he met with … Continue reading PH, China reaffirm ‘continuing vitality’ of ties amid pandemic | #Philippines

Filipina nurse in UK gets British Empire Medal for Covid efforts MANILA – Filipina nurse Minnie Klepacz has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her "tireless work to support her colleagues and community" during the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.Klepacz, a matron for ophthalmology, leads the hospital's Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network at … Continue reading Filipina nurse in UK gets British Empire Medal for Covid efforts | #Philippines

QC: 7th city born during first 4 years of PH Commonwealth MANILA – As Quezon City officials and residents prepare for the celebration of the 81st anniversary of the erstwhile capital of the Philippines on Oct. 12, this writer decided to conduct a research to find out how many cities were created nationwide during the … Continue reading QC: 7th city born during first 4 years of PH Commonwealth | #Philippines

MILF to help pursue killers of 4 family members in NoCot PIKIT, North Cotabato – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) vowed to help authorities pursue the armed group responsible for the killing of four family members and wounding of four others in a remote village here on Friday.In an interview, Capt. Mautin Pangandigan, Pikit … Continue reading MILF to help pursue killers of 4 family members in NoCot | #Philippines

MG motors PH opens Zambo City branch ZAMBOANGA CITY – Local government officials are elated that despite the prevailing health pandemic, MG Motors-Philippines still pushed through with Saturday's opening of its branch here.Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar, the event’s guest of honor, said the opening of the MG Motors-Zamboanga was “a blessing” since the city is … Continue reading MG motors PH opens Zambo City branch | #Philippines