Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the government is still keeping its option open to repatriate Filipino workers in Iran and Lebanon even as tensions in the Middle East has calmed down between the United States and Iran.
A strong spiritual belief is better than relying on the physical representations of one’s faith, a devotee who credits his health recovery to the Black Nazarene reminded his fellow faithful as they celebrate the religious figure’s feast day Thursday (Jan. 9).
Business sector here says it is too early to speculate whether the Middle East conflict will affect local economy and business.
Camiguin must ensure that its ecosystem and natural resources remain intact and protected by not overcrowding the island-province with more visitors that it could handle, Gov. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo said.
A former party-list representative and peace advocate has urged President Rodrigo Duterte to proceed with the resumption of the peace talks with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) after the 15-day reciprocal unilateral ceasefire agreement between the government troops and communist rebels ended on Tuesday night(Jan.7).
There is an urgent need to protect the watersheds of Panigan-Tamugan and Talomo-Lipadas.
Davao City is in heightened alert after the reported emergence of a mystery disease that supposedly originated in China.
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-10 (BFAR-10) has appealed to the public on Tuesday (Jan. 7) not to disturb or harm endangered species. This after the recent sighting of two whale sharks in the municipal waters of this island-province.
The new round of wage increase for government employees practically puts down the teachers in the lowest salaried rung among government employees.
Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) head admitted the urgent need for a new public transport terminal to solve bus and passenger congestion in the old city terminal.
