Groups applaud arrests over flood control projects mess
TACLOBAN CITY — Advocacy and business groups welcomed the recent arrest of contractor Sarah Discaya, her husband, and several public works officials in connection with irregular flood control projects, calling it a “significant step...
GCash launches In-App OTPs to strengthen security against phishing scams and fraud
GCash users urged to turn on push notification settings to make their app transactions safe and secure GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem, is rolling out its newest security feature,...
Livelihood aid boosts hog production, peace efforts in Ormoc villages
TACLOBAN CITY — In a bid to promote sustainable livelihoods and reinforce peacebuilding in former conflict-affected areas, 16 members of the Integrated Peace and Development Workers Association (IPDWA) in Ormoc City received livelihood kits...
Catbalogan LAB steps up amnesty drive, issues 22 safe conduct passes in Samar, N....
TACLOBAN CITY — The Local Amnesty Board (LAB) of Catbalogan City has intensified the implementation of the government’s amnesty program in Samar and Northern Samar, issuing safe conduct passes(SCPs) to former rebels and extending...
PRTC-8 welcomes 270 recruits for public safety basic training
TACLOBAN CITY — A new batch of aspiring police officers has begun formal training as the Police Regional Training Center 8 (PRTC-8) officially opened the Public Safety Basic Recruit Course (PSBRC) Batch 2025-01, marking...
CA ruling on ‘Talaingod 13’ is a victory of justice for the Lumads,...
The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict welcomes the recent ruling of the Court of Appeals that affirmed a Regional Trial Court’s conviction in the Talaingod 13 case. It is, above...