Schools in Catarman, N. Samar get new printers TACLOBAN CITY – At least 11 public schools in Catarman, Northern Samar have received brand new printers from the local government to boost the production of self-learning modules.   “We have distributed a total of 19 brand new professional laser-quality printers, each with 10 cartridges of optimum toners. This … Continue reading Schools in Catarman, N. Samar get new printers | #Philippines

626.3K Leyte residents eyed for PhilSys pre-registration TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Statistics Authority is eyeing to pre-register 626,294 individuals in Leyte province for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). Targeted for the pre-registration in the province are poor adult individuals as identified by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.  The activity has officially started on Monday, … Continue reading 626.3K Leyte residents eyed for PhilSys pre-registration | #Philippines

DSWD augments LGUs’ stockpile amid typhoon season MANILA – Even with the ongoing public health crisis, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday said it made sure to secure the emergency response capacity of local government units (LGUs) nationwide.A total of 2,081,469 family food packs (FPPs) were distributed nationwide, according to DSWD’s … Continue reading DSWD augments LGUs’ stockpile amid typhoon season | #Philippines

Reforming pension system will ensure fiscal stability: Go MANILA – The old pension system for men in uniform should be improved to ensure the country's fiscal stability, Senator Christopher Bong Go said on Monday.In a manifestation, Go pushed for the passage of Senate Bill No. 1419, a measure which aims to maintain financial flexibility on … Continue reading Reforming pension system will ensure fiscal stability: Go | #Philippines

213 new Covid-19 recoveries among overseas Pinoys: DFA MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday reported 217 new recoveries among Filipinos abroad, pushing the overall tally of recovered cases to 7,136.In its latest case bulletin, the DFA also tallied 213 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections and one new death.These figures bring … Continue reading 213 new Covid-19 recoveries among overseas Pinoys: DFA | #Philippines

Pangasinan assists MSMEs, promotes local products URDANETA CITY, Pangasinan – The provincial government has launched the ‘Pamanang Yaman, Produktong Pangasinan’ project that aims to help the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and promote native products.  In an interview on Monday, Ma. Luisa Elduayan, Provincial Tourism, and Cultural Affairs officer, said the launching is part of … Continue reading Pangasinan assists MSMEs, promotes local products | #Philippines

PSEi rises, peso slips on political factors MANILA – The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) finished the week’s first trading day up, but the peso depreciated against the US dollar, partly due to the political bickering in the House of Representatives.   The main equities index rose by 0.09 percent, or 5.44 points, to 5,937.05 points. All Shares … Continue reading PSEi rises, peso slips on political factors | #Philippines

Coffee growing thrives in NegOcc town BACOLOD CITY – A group of coffee growers in Murcia town, Negros Occidental continues to aim for sustainable production amid a thriving enterprise that has brought them national recognition. The Minoyan Murcia Marginal Coffee Growers or M3CG, comprised of 56 smallholder farmers, with assistance from the Department of Agriculture-Western Visayas … Continue reading Coffee growing thrives in NegOcc town | #Philippines

2 more BIFF combatants yield in Maguindanao CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – Two more "disgruntled" combatants of the Daesh-inspired Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) have yielded to authorities in General Salipada K. Pendatun (GSKP), Maguindanao on Sunday and vowed never to take up arms against the government again.Major. Gen. Juvymax R. Uy, commander of the Army’s … Continue reading 2 more BIFF combatants yield in Maguindanao | #Philippines

Fix 'floating workers' issue before hiring new employees: DOLE MANILA – Employers have no reason to hire new workers if they have employees on floating status, a labor official said on Monday.“Let us look at it on the case to case basis because if an employer will be putting his workers on floating status, the … Continue reading Fix ‘floating workers’ issue before hiring new employees: DOLE | #Philippines

Coronavirus survives on surfaces for 28 days: study ANKARA – The novel coronavirus survives on surfaces for 28 days, a study by Australian national science agency has found.“To improve our understanding of how this new virus behaves, our researchers studied the survival rates of infectious SARS-CoV-2 [COVID-19], dried in an artificial mucous solution, on six … Continue reading Coronavirus survives on surfaces for 28 days: study | #Philippines

2 more SoCot villages now drug-cleared GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Two more barangays (villages) in South Cotabato province have been declared as drug-cleared after being assessed to have effectively contained the illegal drug problem in their areas.Col. Jemuel Siason, South Cotabato police director, said Monday that Barangays San Isidro in Sto. Niño town and Rizal … Continue reading 2 more SoCot villages now drug-cleared | #Philippines

Bacolod residents urged to avail of free consultation, swab test BACOLOD CITY – The city government here offers free consultation and swab test for residents with symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) as part of the continued response to contain local transmission.Retired Maj. Gen. Melquiades Feliciano, deputy chief implementer of Inter-Agency Task Force-Visayas, on Monday … Continue reading Bacolod residents urged to avail of free consultation, swab test | #Philippines

Sarangani eyes 95% immunization rate for measles, rubella GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Sarangani provincial government is hoping to increase its vaccination status for measles and rubella in the upcoming month-long supplemental immunization campaign to prevent possible outbreaks.Dr. Arvin Alejandro, Sarangani health officer, said Monday they are targeting to achieve a 95 percent immunization rate … Continue reading Sarangani eyes 95% immunization rate for measles, rubella | #Philippines

DepEd prepares for limited face-to-face classes MANILA – An Education official said Monday the Department of Education (DepEd) is preparing for the limited face-to-face classes in areas with no reported coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections."At the moment, there are no face-to-face classes but the DepEd is really preparing for it," DepEd Undersecretary Tonisito Umali said … Continue reading DepEd prepares for limited face-to-face classes | #Philippines