New Year revelries in jails generally peaceful — BJMP MIMAROPA

BATANGAS CITY, Batangas — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Regional Office MIMAROPA on Wednesday reported that the New Year’s celebrations and festivities in its 19 manned jail facilities were generally peaceful. “As to the assessment, generally peaceful regionwide,” BJMP MIMAROPA Information Officer, Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo told reporters in an issued…

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PALACE ISSUES MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 32 FOR OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK

Malacañang issued on Thursday Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 32 suspending work in government offices under the Executive branch from 3pm onwards on Monday, September 25, in connection with the observance of Family Week. “This Office also encourages all government workers in the Executive branch to fully support the programs and activities relative to the observance…

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PCO URGES PUBLIC TO REPORT FALSE INFORMATION, USE STOP AND SPOT IN INFORMATION CONSUMPTION

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) advised the public and the youth on Wednesday to report false information that they encounter in social media platforms and refrain from sharing it to counter misinformation and disinformation in addition to adopting STOP and SPOT approach in responsible information consumption. “And when you do realize that you have come…

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DOST launches innovation and agriculture hubs in Cagayan

TUGUEGARAO CITY — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Cagayan, formally launched the Cagayan Innovation Hub, the SARAI Provincial Hub, and the SciTech Philippines Awards on March 16, 2026, strengthening efforts to promote innovation, data-driven governance, and climate-resilient agriculture in the province. The initiative is anchored on…

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Mayor orders cave shutdown following deaths of ‘treasure hunters’

DUMAGUETE CITY – Siaton, Negros Oriental Mayor Cezanne Fritz Diaz has ordered a shutdown of visits in a cave in the remote barangay of Apoloy in his municipality and imposed a round-the-clock security following the deaths of two “treasure hunters” last week. Maj. Danilo Santillan, Siaton police chief, told the Philippine News Agency Mayor Diaz was furious after learning about the incident at a cave…

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DPWH to discuss road restructuring, flood control in ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’

MANILA (PIA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways – National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) will hold a press conference on Tuesday, May 28, at the DPWH-NCR office in Manila to discuss key road and flood control infrastructure concerns. Dubbed “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas,” the event will tackle how the agency prioritizes projects, timelines for…

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PCO CALLS FOR COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TOWARDS INFORMED, MINDFUL, DIGITALLY RESPONSIBLE SOCIETY

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil urged the public and private sectors on Wednesday to continue working for a more informed, mindful, and digitally responsible society amid the proliferation of fake news.  “Together, we can shape a world where media and information literacy are not just ideals, but lived experiences,” Secretary Garafil said in…

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