MANILA: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday reported the repatriation of nine more Filipinos who were promised decent work abroad but ended up in scam hubs.

In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the latest batch of eight…

LAOAG CITY: A PHP20-million farm-to-market road (FMR) in Batac City, Ilocos Norte will benefit rural households of Camandingan and Baoa East that depend on farming as a major source of livelihood.

“The condition of farm-to-market is a perennial probl…

BACOLOD CITY: An official of the Department of Energy (DOE) underscored the significant role of local government units (LGUs) in harnessing renewable energy (RE) resources as Negros Occidental kicked off the first Provincial Renewable Energy Week on M…

MANILA: Senator Francis Escudero is the new Senate President effective Monday, replacing Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri who tendered his resignation.

Escudero vowed to serve the interests of Filipinos, regardless of affiliations.

“Nawa’y sa bawat salita…

MANILA: The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday cited former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales in contempt for “continuously lying” before the panel.

The motion was made after Senator Jinggoy …

MANILA: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday reiterated that a private complainant in a criminal case cannot question the grant of bail and acquittal in favor of the accused.

The SC emphasized the rule anew in a Second Division ruling that affirmed the g…

MANILA: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday reminded the public to purchase registered medicines from authorized clinics or pharmacies, following reports of doctors selling drugs or medicines to their patients.

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LAOAG CITY: Ilocos Norte Provincial Health Officer Dr. Rickson Balalio on Monday cited the need to hire additional health professionals to provide more accessible and efficient public services in the province.

In 2022, the provincial government hired…