The top official of the Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (ID) has expressed full support to the investigation on the slay of Negrense human rights activist Zara Alvarez.
“The 3ID strongly condemns the killing of Zara Alvarez in Bacolod City on August 17. We fully support the ongoing investigation,” said 3ID commander, Maj. Gen. Eric Vinoya, in a statement…
Manila, Philippines – There is still room for improvement when it comes to inclusivity and diversity in the country. For example, the 2018 Corporate SOGIE Diversity & Inclusiveness (CSDI) Index found that only 17% of companies in the Philippines have SOGIE-inclusive policies…
The Department of Labor and Employment through Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III conveyed its support to House Bill No. 530 or An Act Creating the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Sovereign Fund authored by Representative Joseph Stephen “Caraps” Paduano of Abang Lingkod Party-list.
The Confederation of Sugar Producers (CONFED) is pushing to increase the allocation of sugar intended for the US market by…
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As of 4PM today, August 22, 2020, the Department of Health reports the total number of COVID-19 cases at 187,249…
A total of 33 Badjao families with 75 members will set sail home soon for Jolo, Sulu…
Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran who chairs the city’s IATF, and Councilor Renecito Novero, chair…
Even on a Saturday, the flag at the Himamaylan City Hall is on half mast on order of Mayor Raymund Tongson, to honor the frontliners who continue to risk their lives to spare the greater majority from Coronavirus Disease 2019. All other local government units are also mandated to do the same, while authorities continue to urge everyone to strictly observe health protocols at all times as more individuals are found positive of the infection.*