CITY OF CALAPAN — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in the Mimaropa region will implement a compressed four-day workweek beginning March 23, as part of government efforts to conserve energy amid global supply concerns. In a public advisory, the NIA MIMAROPA Regional Office said the new work arrangement will cover its offices and Irrigation Management
Read More »Survey: Filipinos prefer focus on price control to corruption fight
MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos wanted the government to focus more on price control than its fight against corruption amid the looming cost increase of basic goods amid the volatility of the oil market due to the Middle East crisis. These were the findings of a poll conducted by Pulse Asia on Feb. 27-March 2
Read More »Piston: Jeepney drivers, operators now only earn P200-P300 daily
MANILA, Philippines — The major oil price hike continues to affect the livelihood of many jeepney drivers and operators, as they can only earn around P200 to P300 from a whole day of plying their routes, transport group Piston said on Thursday. Piston president Mody Floranda aired this grievance as they launched a nationwide transport
Read More »BFAR accused of favoring commercial fleets amid fisheries dispute
MANILA, Philippines — An escalating dispute over the country’s municipal waters has drawn criticism from marine conservation group Oceana, which accused the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) of favoring commercial fishing interests at the expense of millions of small-scale fishers. In a press release issued Monday, Oceana said the agency’s interpretation of a
Read More »Bongbong Marcos Reminder To Jonvic Remulla About “Pera sa nakaw”
Jonvic Remulla shared this reminder from Pres. Bongbong Marcos Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla shared the reminder given to him by President Bongbong Marcos regarding “nakaw na pera.” Remulla has been part of the PBBM’s cabinet since 2024. Before this, his political career was focused on local politics. He ... Read more
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Read More »XCL Education Group expands Thailand footprint through strategic partnership with Mooltripakdee International School (MIS) in Pattaya
XCL Education, a leading Southeast Asian education group, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Mooltripakdee International School (MIS) in Pattaya. This collaboration marks XCL’s entry into the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), Thailand’s premier industrial and economic heartland. MIS joins the XCL Thailand community alongside XCL American School of Bangkok Sukhumvit (XCL ASB) …
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Read More »Pacific nations fear fuel shortages as Mideast war pushes oil prices up
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga — Leaders of Samoa and Tonga appealed for help this week as the import-reliant Pacific nations raised fears over possible fuel shortages and escalating costs caused by war in the Middle East. Oil prices have surged to nearly $110 a barrel following strikes against energy infrastructure in Iran and the Gulf states. The
Read More »7 Cebu universities among EduRank’s Top 100 best PH schools
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Seven Cebu-based institutions have made it to the Top 100 best universities in the Philippines in the updated 2026 rankings released on March 15 by EduRank. The following are the universities in Cebu included in the Top 100 of Edurank’s ranking by academic field: The so-called “Big 4” universities in the
Read More »Puno: Sandro Marcos resolves slow DBM action on infra projects’ funding
MANILA, Philippines — Issues raised by the National Unity Party (NUP) regarding the national government’s alleged refusal to download funds for key infrastructure projects have been resolved after talking to Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos, Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno said on Thursday. Puno said this after being asked by INQUIRER whether he was able to listen to
Read More »Alcantara, named in ‘balato’ scheme, to testify in Co Sandiganbayan case
MANILA, Philippines — Prosecutors are tightening their case against former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co, informing the Sandiganbayan’s Sixth Division on Thursday that a key witness in the P289.4-million malversation trial is set to testify on March 23. The prosecution informed the anti-graft court’s sixth division that former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district
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