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Death toll from heavy rains, floods up to 44

By Katrina Gracia Consebido   The death toll from heavy rains and flooding caused by a shear line has risen to 44, said the National Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) on...

Marcos admin boosts high-quality durian exports production 

The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed commitment to ensure high-quality fruits for export, including durian, which is part of the $2-billion deal with China. The Department of Agriculture (DA)...

Marcos set to visit Japan next week, to sign at least 7 deals

At least seven key agreements are set to be signed by the Philippines and Japan next week during the working visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to Tokyo, a foreign affairs official said Wednesday, Feb. 1.

DILG: Zero overstaying policy frees 103-K PDLs

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said more than 103,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) were released in 2022 as part of the government’s prison decongestion program.

Rex Gatchalian is new DSWD secretary

Valenzuela City First District Representative Rex Gatchalian took oath on Tuesday, Jan. 31, as the new secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

Vergeire ‘ready’ to sit as DOH chief

Department of Health (DOH) Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said Tuesday, Jan. 31, that she is “ready” should President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. offer her the position. Vergeire previously expressed reservations about leading...

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