The Philippines has reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations as it vowed to engage with the peacebuilding commission to share the country’s experiences in establishing the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Philippines vows commitment to United Nations peacekeeping 

As the specter of the El Niño phenomenon looms over Negros Occidental, the provincial government is demonstrating commendable foresight and preparedness in its response to protect the vital agricultural sector. With the El Niño effects expected to persist until the second quarter of 2024, the Negros Occidental provincial government, under the leadership of Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II, is gearing up for a focused and strategic approach to mitigate the potential impacts on farmers.

Negros Occidental Fights El Niño to Safeguard Agriculture

Home Credit Philippines, the leading consumer finance company, brought joy and holiday cheer to the crowd this festive season with a spectacular flash mob performance at Market! Market! in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig. Home Credit's newest brand ambassador, celebrated actress Marian Rivera-Dantes, led the surprise event.

Home Credit Phils. Spreads Holiday Joy with Marian Rivera in Spectacular Flash Mob

Western Visayas (WV) police have marked a milestone in their relentless fight against the illegal drug trade. The successful buy-bust operation in Janiuay, Iloilo, confiscated PHP40.8 million worth of shabu and arrested a high-value individual, alias "Miklyn." This accomplishment underscores the dedication of law enforcement to curb the drug menace that continues to plague communities.

Relentless drive vs drugs in WV

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Despite intensified efforts by authorities to rein in abuses in using the busway along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), it’s becoming clear some motorists just never seem to learn. 

2 airport officers suspended over use of EDSA Busway

THE government seemed convinced that investing in the energy industry would yield the best results as manifested in a bold move by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) which invested a whopping P1.45 billion in a renewable energy firm’s venture in the Tanay wind farm.

GSIS investing in Tanay wind farm

The Quezon City Tourism Department and other officials, led by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, toured Chinese landmarks in Banawe Street, claimed to be the “Largest Chinatown in the World,” as part of the city’s three-day celebration of the Chinese New Year last February 9.

QC CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR

Some commercial flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), bound for Haneda International Airport, have resumed regular operations on Wednesday, January 3, following a runway collision at the Haneda airport the previous day.


Flights to Haneda resume after runway collision

The recent launch of the Integrated Scholarships and Incentives Program (ISIP) for the Youth in Iloilo City marks a significant step towards providing educational opportunities and empowerment for indigent students. The program, a collaborative effort between the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), aims to support deserving students in pursuing higher education and preparing them for future professional success.

ISIP: New hope for Iloilo’s youth

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