Tarlac City ramps up efforts to curb Covid-19 spread TARLAC CITY, Tarlac – The city government here is stepping up the implementation of health and safety measures as part of the continuing fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) as four cases were reported on Friday.Mayor Cristy Angeles ordered the Public Order and Safety Office … Continue reading Tarlac City ramps up efforts to curb Covid-19 spread | #Philippines

463K kids eyed for measles-rubella vaccination in Soccsksargen GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) seeks to immunize a total of 463,675 children in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) against measles and rubella in their upcoming month-long vaccination campaign.Arjohn Gangoso, DOH-12 health education and promotion officer, said Friday the preparations are now underway for the … Continue reading 463K kids eyed for measles-rubella vaccination in Soccsksargen | #Philippines

100 poor families in SoCot to benefit from P25-M housing project GENERAL SANTOS CITY – At least 100 low-income families will benefit from a PHP25-million housing project supported by the National Housing Authority (NHA) that is expected to open next year in Tampakan town, South Cotabato province.Tampakan Mayor Leonard Escobillo said the preparatory works formally … Continue reading 100 poor families in SoCot to benefit from P25-M housing project | #Philippines

PH continues to improve investment climate: US report MANILA – The United States Department of State (DOS) has recognized the improvements in the Philippines’ investment climate in its latest 2020 Investment Climate Statements.The USDOS mentioned reforms made by the Duterte administration that helped improve the business climate in the country.“The Philippines continues to address investment constraints,” … Continue reading PH continues to improve investment climate: US report | #Philippines

No motorcycle taxis until Congress drafts law: DOTr MANILA – Motorcycle taxis would not be back on the streets anytime soon as there is no legal basis yet for their continued operation, a transport official said on Friday.In an interview during the morning show, Unang Hirit, DOTr Assistant Secretary Goddes Hope Libiran said the Motorcycle … Continue reading No motorcycle taxis until Congress drafts law: DOTr | #Philippines

AFP, GMA turn over classrooms, bridge in Lanao Norte town MANILA – In line with ongoing efforts to boost interaction with communities, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in partnership with the GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMA KF) on Friday turned over two classrooms with comfort rooms, and a 40-meter hanging bridge to the local … Continue reading AFP, GMA turn over classrooms, bridge in Lanao Norte town | #Philippines

NegOcc ships 1.4K hogs to Luzon BACOLOD CITY – Swine raisers in Negros Occidental shipped 1,430 heads of hogs to Metro Manila and neighboring areas on Friday to boost supply in African swine fever or ASF-hit Luzon.The shipment, which was facilitated by the Provincial Veterinary Quarantine Team via the MT Oceanic from the Bredco Port … Continue reading NegOcc ships 1.4K hogs to Luzon | #Philippines

Sandiganbayan acquits 3 Marines in 2000 allowance mess charges MANILA – The Sandiganbayan has acquitted three officers of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) from charges arising from supposed irregularities in the use of PHP36.76 million intended for the payment of Combat Clothing Allowance and Individual Equipment Allowance (CCIE) for enlisted personnel in 2000.Associate Justice Bernelito … Continue reading Sandiganbayan acquits 3 Marines in 2000 allowance mess charges | #Philippines

Ilocos Norte opens door to Luzon tourists starting Oct. 15 MANILA – Ilocos Norte will start accepting tourists from the rest of Luzon beginning October 15, the Department of Tourism (DOT) confirmed Friday.“We’re elated with the decision of Governor Manotoc to finally welcome visitors from Luzon to Ilocos Norte, even those coming from areas that are … Continue reading Ilocos Norte opens door to Luzon tourists starting Oct. 15 | #Philippines

Reenacted budget for 2021 to compromise pandemic efforts: solon MANILA – The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee on Friday said that reenacting the 2020 budget for next year would compromise the country’s pandemic response and recovery efforts.Albay Rep. Joey Salceda said a reenacted budget would threaten the government’s ability to procure vaccines … Continue reading Reenacted budget for 2021 to compromise pandemic efforts: solon | #Philippines

CA justice Rosario is new Supreme Court magistrate MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte has appointed Court of Appeals Associate Justice Ricardo Rosario as a magistrate of the Supreme Court (SC).Rosario's appointment was signed by the President on Thursday and was made public on Friday. He replaced Associate Justice Jose Reyes Jr., who compulsorily retired … Continue reading CA justice Rosario is new Supreme Court magistrate | #Philippines

'Pulong' donates communication equipment to Davao village DAVAO CITY – The office of  Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo "Pulong" Duterte on Thursday donated a set of communication equipment to Barangay Catalunan Pequeño, Talomo District here.Jay Villarica, chief of staff of Duterte told the Philippine News Agency on Friday the equipment was provided following a … Continue reading ‘Pulong’ donates communication equipment to Davao village | #Philippines

Central Luzon MSMEs to showcase best products in trade fair CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Entrepreneurs from the seven provinces in Region 3 will have the opportunity to showcase their products amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) crisis in the virtual Likha ng Central Luzon trade fair on Oct.13-17.Judith Angeles, regional director of the Department … Continue reading Central Luzon MSMEs to showcase best products in trade fair | #Philippines

PH Navy upgrades to improve 'green-water' capabilities MANILA – The improvements in the Philippine Navy (PN) aim to expand its capabilities so that it can operate well beyond the country's shores, its chief said on Friday.PN chief Vice Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo made this response when asked if the acquisition of the Jose Rizal-class multi-role … Continue reading PH Navy upgrades to improve ‘green-water’ capabilities | #Philippines

Russia allows Filipinos to apply for e-visa starting 2021 MANILA – The Philippines is included among 53 countries eligible to apply for Russia's new e-visa program, which allows holders to enter and travel to more destinations."Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has signed a directive approving a list of countries whose citizens can apply for e-visas. … Continue reading Russia allows Filipinos to apply for e-visa starting 2021 | #Philippines