DoT says security forces, LGUs to ensure safety in Mindanao tourism push
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DOT PHOTO SECURITY forces and local government units (LGUs) in Mindanao will serve as partners in the national government’s push for the…
Marawi reconstruction watchdog optimistic of P1-B fund distribution with board appointment
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DHSUD A NETWORK of groups and residents monitoring the Marawi reconstruction program expect an accelerated and efficient release of funds this year…
Salceda pushes for wired internet service in remote areas
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DICT A LAWMAKER filed a bill last week pushing for the rollout of wired internet service in far-flung areas, to be funded…
Bill to expand school boards’ role in addressing literacy problem
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ WALTER BOLLOZOS A BILL has been filed seeking to expand the role of local school boards to help address the…
Solon calls to prioritize bill on higher nurses’ salary as more seek work abroad
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PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCAS A LAWMAKER renewed his call to pass a bill increasing the minimum wage of nurses working in public health…
Creation of sex offender database filed in Senate
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THE ESTABLISHMENT of a database for sex offenders, which will be accessible to the public, has been filed in the Senate. “The…
Memphis disbands police unit after fatal beating
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PEOPLE take part in a protest on the day of the release of a video showing police officers beating Tyre Nichols, the…
New Zealand roiled by flash floods, landslides for third day
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NEW ZEALAND’s death toll from heavy rain rose to four on Sunday as flash floods and landslides on the north island continued…
Russia rules out talks with Japan on fishing near disputed islands
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UNSPLASH RUSSIA said on Sunday it will not hold annual talks with Japan on renewing a pact that allows Japanese fishermen to…
Colombia cocaine seizures break record in 2022
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BOGOTA — Colombia seized more cocaine in 2022 than any other year on record, the South American country’s defense ministry reported Saturday….