Senate resolution commending crew of BRP Teresa Magbanua filed

Manila: Senator Robinhood Padilla has filed a resolution commending the crew of the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua enduring harassment and hardships while maintaining the country’s presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

PTFoMS chief term ends

Manila: Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) executive director Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez on Wednesday confirmed the expiration of his term, saying it takes effect ‘immediately.’

In a statement, Gutierrez expressed gratitude to Pres…

DSWD-Bicol readies P220-M relief items amid bad weather

LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Bicol assured the public that the agency has sufficient family food packs (FFPs) and other relief items ready for distribution to those affected by weather disturbances.

In an…

‘Sulu transition fund’ pushed for better gov’t services

Manila: Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Wednesday called for the creation of a Sulu transition fund to address the “imbalance” in the delivery of government services in the province.

This, after the Supreme Court ruled the validity of the…

2K fire-hit families in Tondo get cash aid from Manila LGU

Manila: A total of 2,006 families left homeless by the massive fire in Tondo, Manila over the weekend received cash assistance worth PHP10,000 from the city government.

Mayor Honey Lacuna led the distribution of cash aid to affected residents of the …

P34-M shabu seized from couple in Oriental Mindoro drug bust

Manila: An estimated PHP34-million worth of shabu was seized from a couple nabbed in a buy-bust operation in Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro on Tuesday.

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) identified the high-value targets as Luis Baes, 45, and…