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Out-of-school youth, PWDs undergo leadership training in Pangasinan

BURGOS, Pangasinan -- Some 36 out-of-school youths, including persons with disabilities from Anda town, are attending a training program focused on developing their productivity and leadership skills. Pangasinan Reformation Center (PRC) officer-in-charge...

We are not giving up our rights in WPS: Duterte

CASIGURAN, Aurora -- Contrary to his critics’ claim, President Rodrigo Duterte maintained that he is not giving up the country’s sovereign rights to any claimant nation in the disputed West Philippine...

DSWD steps up efforts to protect kids during disasters

MANILA -- Recognizing children's vulnerability during disasters, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has stepped up its efforts to protect them during such situations. On Wednesday, the DSWD, together with...

Solon seeks full implementation of TRAIN law’s social benefits

MANILA -- The House Ways and Means Committee chairman on Wednesday warned that it might be difficult to pass the second phase of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN)...

Senate approves Innovative Startup bill

MANILA -- The Senate on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a proposed measure that seeks to give business entrepreneurs a better chance of succeeding in the industry by providing...

Patrol boat to fight drugs shipment, illegal fishing in E. Samar

TACLOBAN CITY -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) regional office here will acquire a new patrol boat to conduct seaborne operations against illegal fishers and cocaine-carrying vessels in Eastern Samar areas...

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