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DILG bats for community drug rehab program

MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is eyeing community-based rehabilitation programs to put off the overcrowding of patients in large drug treatment centers. Guidelines had been handed down...

DOH to probe alleged use of formalin in fish, meat products

MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) will check on the alleged widespread use of formalin in wet markets nationwide to keep fish and other meat products fresh, a health official said. In...

DILG welcomes Senate openness to discuss federalism with PRRD

MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has welcomed “the willingness and open-mindedness” of senators to discuss constitutional reforms with President Rodrigo Duterte. “We appreciate the Senate’s openness to...

Taguig’s 2nd most wanted nabbed in Laguna

MANILA -- Operatives of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Tuesday arrested Taguig City's second Most Wanted Person. A tip to the Regional Special Operations Unit of the NCRPO prompted operatives...

Quezon City steps up anti-smoking drive

MANILA -- Two women were apprehended and a store was recommended for demolition as part of the anti-smoking campaign of the Quezon City local government. Last Monday, the Smoke-Free Task Force led by...

Improve your performance in your ‘own republic’, PRRD tells mayors

MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has urged the local leaders to improve their performance, reminding them of their responsibility to address social ills like illegal drugs and corruption “as president of your...

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