FOREIGN TRAINED MUJAHIDEEN, PINARANGALAN BILANG HEROES OF BANGSAMORO SA GRAND REUNION NG TOP 300 CL FREEDOM 2-72

Nagtipon-tipon ang mga dating foreign trained na Mujahideen sa Isinasagawang Grand Reunion nitong Lingvo, March 28 sa Cotabato City. Ang nasabing mga personalidad ay miyembro ng Top 300 CL Freedom 2-72. Binigyan ng pagkilala ang mga personalidad bilang “Heroes of Bangsamoro”. Ayon sa mga organizer, layunin ng pagtitipon na magbalik-tanaw sa kanilang pakikibaka, kilalanin ang…

Forced disclosure of HIV status at work unlawful, expert says

HIV TEST. A health worker draws blood from an individual for laboratory examination for Human Immunodeficiency Virus in this undated photo. The Philippine National AIDS Council on Thursday (March 19, 2026) said that no one is required to disclose their HIV status to anyone, including their employer. (PNA file photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA – Persons living with…

PBBM directs DBM to release PhP145.56B for Central Mindanao Highway to boost travel, economy

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to release PhP145.56 billion for the Central Mindanao High Standard Highway Project, aiming to accelerate land travel and stimulate economic growth. “Mas mabilis na biyahe, mas malakas na ekonomiya at mas maraming oportunidad ang aasahan ng ating mga kababayan, lalo na…

President Marcos resets BARMM polls to September 2026

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure resetting the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to the second Monday of September 2026. Under Republic Act No. 12317, the transition period has been extended, allowing the interim Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) to continue governing unless replaced by…

Biz groups back state of national energy emergency declaration

MANILA – Business groups on Wednesday expressed appreciation for Malacañang’s declaration of a state of national energy emergency, and the measures targeted to help cushion the impact of the Middle East conflict on the domestic economy. In a statement, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said the declaration, as contained in Executive Order (EO)…

Nurse Susie Calls to ‘Cut Plastic Use, Choose Reusables’ in Hospital Roadshow in Tacloban City

“Change old habits at mag-segregate”“Cut plastics dahil ito ay waste” “Commit to reusable na mga gamit”“Champion sustainability ang ating awit” These are the first lines of a jingle that played as mascot ‘Nurse Susie’ entered the Out-Patient Department of the Eastern Visayas Medical Center in Tacloban City to promote toxics-free and zero-waste practices in hospitals during…

DOST, Intramuros launch PH-made electric ‘e-tranvia’ for heritage tourism

MANILA, Philippines — In a move toward sustainable transport and heritage tourism, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with the Intramuros Administration (IA), officially unveiled the country’s first Filipino-engineered all-electric tourist transport vehicle, or “e-tranvia,” on March 19 in Intramuros, Manila. The 18-seater, low-speed, battery-electric vehicle is designed to navigate the historic…

Seeds of change: Kitcharao’s LGU Farm cultivates growth for farmers

SUPPORT TO FARMERS’ GROWTH. Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte Vice Mayor Aristotle Montante (center, top photo) and Municipal Agriculturist Raul Del Agua present the accomplishments of the town’s LGU Farm during an interview conducted by Assistant Regional Head Renelle Escuadro of the Philippine Information Agency – Caraga on Monday (March 24, 2026). Farmers (bottom photo) on March…