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Pag-IBIG Fund disbursed P53.76 billion in cash loans, otherwise known as short-term loans, benefitting a record-high 2,612,491 members in 2022, agency officials stated Tuesday (21 March 2023).

Manila—At the request of the Philippine government, eight experts from the United States government arrived in Pola, Oriental Mindoro today to support the oil spill response operations of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

Despite challenges on the food supply chain, the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has assured the public of adequate fish supply as the Holy Week nears when demand for fish increases.

DAVAO CITY — The Office of the Vice President Disaster Operations Center (OVP-DOC) on Thursday (March 16) released food boxes to cover the third tranche of relief operations to those who were left homeless by the February 25 fire in Barangay 21-C and Bara...

DAVAO CITY- The Department of Science of Technology Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) is developing Artificial Intelligence A.I. based technology to help in disaster risk reduction and...

81% of borrowers report quality of life improvements; 86% of women borrowers gained confidence; 99% of borrowers trust Tala.

The Marcos Jr. administration has allotted a total of P4 billion to provide fuel assistance to transport workers and farmers for fiscal year (FY) 2023. The funds are charged against the regular budgets of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the De...

Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has approved a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) amounting to P495,129,744 to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). This is to cover the payment of right-of-way (...

Vaping use has been rising in the Philippines, particularly among teens. With the law allowing the use of vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products for 18-year-olds and above, vapes, including disposable or single-use ones, have swamped the market. Wit...

Davao City First Congressional District Representatives Paolo Duterte and Lone District, Benguet, Representative Eric Yap have sought the passage of a measure that would categorically exclude persons convicted of heinous crimes from availing themselves of...

DAVAO CITY- Creating a feasibility study, partnering with the local private tourism sector, and having a long-term tourism plan were among the factors which Vice-President Sara Z. Duterte bared led to a highly successful tourism program in Davao City duri...

Leading digital solutions platform Globe signed a four-year partnership with the Rotary Club of Makati Business District (RCMBD) on Tuesday to raise funds for its hunger alleviation program The Hapag Movement, marking a milestone in the initiative.

Under the revitalized anti-smuggling campaign of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Agriculture – Office of the Assistant Secretary for DA Inspectorate and Enforcement (DA I&E) formally filed agricultural smuggl...

DAVAO CITY — Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday (Feb. 16) said she is looking forward to partnering with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines to help public school teachers with regard to their problems with contracts and loan obligations.

DAVAO CITY First Congressional District Representative Paolo Duterte and three other lawmakers have proposed the establishment of specialty hospitals across major regions in the country to bring quality healthcare closer to people living outside Metro Man...

With the implementation of the SIM Registration Act underway, GCash is reminding its customers to be extra cautious against scammers who may take advantage of data collection.