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Comelec to resume voters’ registration in west Visayas July 2

ILOILO CITY -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is ready to welcome registrants in Western Visayas starting July 2, in preparation for the 2019 midterm polls. Those who are 18 years old and...

Even during stand-down, military recruitment continues: DND

MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) continuously recruits new members, which is a regular military function even during a stand-down, as it is mandated to protect the country from...

DepEd hesitant on proposed mandatory drug test for 10 yr old students

MANILA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) is hesitant about allowing learners aged 10 years old undergo mandatory drug testing as proposed by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). “Hindi pa kami kumbinsido...

DepEd reinforces anti-bullying efforts

MANILA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) has stressed its zero tolerance on cases of child abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, bullying, and other forms of abuse. In a statement released Thursday night, DepEd...

Bacolod City sees need for improved disaster response

BACOLOD CITY -- The need to improve the disaster management response among the city employees was observed during the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill held at the Bacolod City Government Center...

DILG urges Laguna village leaders to harmonize dev’t plans

SAN PABLO CITY, Laguna – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Laguna is urging newly-elected barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to craft and harmonize their respective local...

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