‘Angels in red vests’ launched to honor DSWD workforce

MANILA: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday launched the ‘Angels in Red Vests’ (ARV), a new campaign aimed to promote the department’s workforce as diligent and hardworking.

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the campaig…

Land acquisition starts for Laoag airport’s expansion

LAOAG CITY: The Ilocos Norte government has started the acquisition of around 150 hectares needed for the expansion of the Laoag International Airport this year.

Lawyer Athena Nicolette Pilar, acting general manager of the Metro Ilocos Norte Council …

Gasoline, diesel prices to increase Jan. 23

MANILA: Oil firms announced price adjustments on petroleum products starting 12:01 a.m. of Jan. 23.

In separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Flying V, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Petron, PTT, Seaoil, Shell, and Unioil said they will implement a price hike o…

Dela Rosa will respect PBBM decision on entry of ICC rep

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will always have the support of Senator Ronald Dela Rosa even if investigators from the International Criminal Court (ICC) are allowed to enter the country to look into former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war o…

Canlaon City bags top Sinulog de Cebu festival awards

DUMAGUETE: Canlaon City, Negros Oriental took home several prizes during the Sinulog Festival in Cebu City on Sunday.

It bagged the best festival in one of two categories.

On Monday, Canlaon City Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas said it was a fete for t…

Recto: PH to welcome US investors

MANILA: Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has assured United States officials of the Philippines’ strong commitment to roll out a welcoming “red carpet” to potential investors in the country as directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

In a statement…