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July 9, 2024

City gov’t sustains cleanup drive to keep dengue cases down

ILOILO: The local government here is calling for a sustained cleanup drive amid declining dengue cases in Iloilo City.

‘So far, I think we are doing the correct thing. The cases of dengue in the city are very minimal,’ Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñ…

Econ team yet to tackle POGO ban but gov’t prepping for impacts

MANILA: The economic team of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has yet to discuss the proposal to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country, although steps are now being taken to cushion the possible impacts…

Comelec to issue digital IDs for overseas internet voting

MANILA: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will issue a digital voter’s identification (IDs) cards for overseas Filipino voters.

In a statement Tuesday, Comelec chairperson George Garcia said the modernized voter’s ID will only be issued to voters…

Revival of Paoay Lake Golf Course to entice foreign tourists

LAOAG: The rehabilitation of the sports and recreation complex that has a 77-hectare 18-hole golf course along the legendary Paoay Lake in Ilocos Norte is now on final stages, being readied for tourists in this northern Luzon gateway.

This bid has be…

DSWD raises warning anew vs TikTok, other online scammers

MANILA: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday advised the public anew to refrain from engaging over video streaming platform TikTok and other social media accounts that promise educational assistance.

‘These pages and gro…

Tourism first aid facilities, layover tours soon in PH: DOT

MANILA: Tourists will soon see the establishment of a ‘tourism first aid facility’ across major destinations in the country, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday.

At the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas in Quezon City, DOT National Capital Region …

NPA leader killed in Camarines Sur clash with gov’t troops

LEGAZPI: A high-ranking official of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in an encounter with government troops in Tinambac, Camarines Sur on Monday, the 9th Infantry Division (9ID) of the Philippine Army said Tuesday.

In a report, Maj. Frank Rolda…