Kidapawan police to enforce ban on visits to cemeteries KIDAPAWAN CITY – Mayor Joseph Evangelista said on Thursday that police teams will be deployed in cemeteries to prohibit people from visiting to commemorate All Souls’ Day on Nov. 2.Evangelista issued a directive, in accordance with Resolution No. 72 of the National Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) … Continue reading Kidapawan police to enforce ban on visits to cemeteries | #Philippines

Kidapawan police to enforce ban on visits to cemeteries KIDAPAWAN CITY – Mayor Joseph Evangelista said on Thursday that police teams will be deployed in cemeteries to prohibit people from visiting to commemorate All Souls’ Day on Nov. 2.Evangelista issued a directive, in accordance with Resolution No. 72 of the National Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) … Continue reading Kidapawan police to enforce ban on visits to cemeteries | #Philippines

Kidapawan police to enforce ban on visits to cemeteries KIDAPAWAN CITY – Mayor Joseph Evangelista said on Thursday that police teams will be deployed in cemeteries to prohibit people from visiting to commemorate All Souls’ Day on Nov. 2.Evangelista issued a directive, in accordance with Resolution No. 72 of the National Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) … Continue reading Kidapawan police to enforce ban on visits to cemeteries | #Philippines

Zambo anti-drug op nets 2, P380-K shabu ZAMBOANGA CITY – A suspected big-time and a newly-identified drug personality were arrested while some PHP380,000 worth of illegal drugs seized in an anti-drug operation here, a top police official said Thursday.Brig. Gen. Jesus Cambay Jr., Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) director, identified the suspects as Wajir Binnahad Absara, … Continue reading Zambo anti-drug op nets 2, P380-K shabu | #Philippines

Civil works contracts of P84.9-B Malolos-Clark railway inked MANILA – The construction of the Malolos-Clark portion of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) will soon start following the signing of three civil works contracts amounting to PHP84.9 billion on Thursday.In an online presser, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary for Railways Timothy John Batan said the construction … Continue reading Civil works contracts of P84.9-B Malolos-Clark railway inked | #Philippines

Army captures NPA fighter behind burning of trucks in MisOr CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY-- Soldiers under the Army's 58th Infantry Battalion (58IB) captured on Thursday a suspected New People’s Army (NPA) combatant after a 15-minute firefight in the hinterlands of Barangay Bulahan in Claveria, Misamis Oriental.In a statement, the 58IB said "James", 19, was one … Continue reading Army captures NPA fighter behind burning of trucks in MisOr | #Philippines

Army captures NPA fighter behind burning of trucks in MisOr CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY-- Soldiers under the Army's 58th Infantry Battalion (58IB) captured on Thursday a suspected New People’s Army (NPA) combatant after a 15-minute firefight in the hinterlands of Barangay Bulahan in Claveria, Misamis Oriental.In a statement, the 58IB said "James", 19, was one … Continue reading Army captures NPA fighter behind burning of trucks in MisOr | #Philippines

Army captures NPA fighter behind burning of trucks in MisOr CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY-- Soldiers under the Army's 58th Infantry Battalion (58IB) captured on Thursday a suspected New People’s Army (NPA) combatant after a 15-minute firefight in the hinterlands of Barangay Bulahan in Claveria, Misamis Oriental.In a statement, the 58IB said "James", 19, was one … Continue reading Army captures NPA fighter behind burning of trucks in MisOr | #Philippines

QC partners with DA to boost aquaponics technology MANILA – The Quezon City government has partnered with the Department of Agriculture (DA) to promote food production in cities and encourage its residents to become more active in agriculture.QC Mayor Joy Belmonte and DA Secretary William Dar on Wednesday signed a memorandum of agreement that will … Continue reading QC partners with DA to boost aquaponics technology | #Philippines

Davao City to distribute 300 more laptops for ‘sibling students’ DAVAO CITY – The city government here is set to turn over 300 laptops to indigent students under its “Student Siblings Laptop Sharing Project” on Oct. 16, an official said Thursday.Norman Baloro, the spokesperson for the project, said the laptops will be given out to … Continue reading Davao City to distribute 300 more laptops for ‘sibling students’ | #Philippines

Raps set vs. perpetrators of UCBP cyber heist MANILA – Officials of the United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) are set to file charges against the perpetrators of the cyber theft that cost the bank some PHP167 billion in June 2020.Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno, in a virtual briefing Thursday, said the National … Continue reading Raps set vs. perpetrators of UCBP cyber heist | #Philippines

RTL funds RCEF, other agri programs MANILA – The revenues collected from the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) are not only funneled to Rice Competitiveness and Enhancement Fund (RCEF) but also other programs that will further boost the agriculture sector.RTL, which took effect in March last year, mandates the allocation of PHP10 billion annually for RCEF.Finance Assistant Secretary … Continue reading RTL funds RCEF, other agri programs | #Philippines

Feeding program for students to continue amid pandemic MANILA – The feeding program for children will continue despite blended learning approaches in schools amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, Malacañang said Thursday.In a Palace press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said instead of preparing hot meals for students, nutritious food products will be delivered to … Continue reading Feeding program for students to continue amid pandemic | #Philippines

DTI chief underscores need to bring back consumer confidence MANILA – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez underscored on Thursday the importance of safe reopening of businesses to bring back consumer confidence.At the launch of the “Ingat Angat Tayong Lahat” campaign, Lopez noted that despite the government allowing the reopening of many businesses … Continue reading DTI chief underscores need to bring back consumer confidence | #Philippines

DTI chief underscores need to bring back consumer confidence MANILA – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez underscored on Thursday the importance of safe reopening of businesses to bring back consumer confidence.At the launch of the “Ingat Angat Tayong Lahat” campaign, Lopez noted that despite the government allowing the reopening of many businesses … Continue reading DTI chief underscores need to bring back consumer confidence | #Philippines