About 180,000 fourth graders and teachers from at least 3,600 schools nationwide were chosen as beneficiaries of jump ropes through the joint project of an energy drink company, Department of Education (DepEd), and Philippine Jump Rope Association (PJRA). The Jump Rope for the Public School System project aims to complement academic development with physical fitness…
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) conducted a “solidarity maritime patrol” over the Philippine Rise on Saturday as it joined the Northern Luzon Command in the commemoration of the country’s 123rd Independence Day. PAF spokesperson Lt. Col. Maynard Mariano on Sunday said the activity was also part of the 5th anniversary of the renaming of the…
In another move to encourage registration, the Commission on Elections-Gender and Development (Comelec-GAD) office scheduled special days with the male population to be given preferential treatment. Acknowledging the efforts of men, especially fathers, June 21 to 23, 2021 will be special days for them, according to a Facebook post. “Kalalakihan, prayoridad ka (Men, you’ll be…
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) continues to coordinate with foreign drug enforcement agencies to strengthen border control against illegal drugs particularly shabu or methamphetamine hydrochloride. PNP chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar made the comment on Saturday after the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said shabu remains the main concern of the…
A top military official has lauded the Sentrong Alyansa ng Mamamayan Para sa Bayan (SAMBAYANAN) for its support to the government’s peace and development programs. Lt. Col. Reandrew Rubio, commander of the 91st Infantry (Sinagtala) Battalion, said the support of SAMBAYANAN is vital in the government’s efforts to end the insurgency. “Insurgency problem is not…
GENERAL LUNA, Surigao del Norte – Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar assured the public that there will be more interventions coming from the national government for families and businesses affected by the pandemic. “There will be more assistance coming into Siargao and other areas affected by the pandemic, as we have streamlined…
