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Bacolod’s P300M TIEZA projects face scrutiny over delays, defects at cultural landmarks
The controversial TIEZA projects – a P220-million fountain rehabilitation and P80-million public plaza redevelopment – were supposed to be completed last August, ahead of MassKara Festival
Bulacan’s nature-based flood defense eyed as global model
CITY OF MALOLOS, BULACAN, Philippines — A coastal protection project that combines Dutch water-management expertise with the indigenous knowledge of a coastal community in this city is drawing interest from Association…
Semirara coal mining transition plan sought
MANILA, Philippines — The Diocese of Antique on Sunday urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to include a Just Transition Roadmap for Semirara in the Philippine Energy Plan to ensure a shift to renewable energy and…
Teary-eyed Fadhlina says she's a mother too, rejects claims bullying cases swept under rug
'Lack of media coverage doesn't mean a case has been abandoned.'
Cops probe student in Cotabato after gun found in her motorcycle
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Police are investigating a 17-year-old female student after a loaded .45-caliber pistol was found inside the compartment of the motorcycle she drove to school in Matalam, Cotabato…
What a pediatric emergency care unit means for Filipino children – and their parents
“Children are not small adults. They have different physiology.”
Fed up with train delays? Minister seeks tougher penalties for cable theft
PARLIAMENT | Nga says his ministry is in communication with the Home Ministry.
Digital kiosk helps youth learn lessons from Mt. Pinatubo
ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA, Philippines — Do young people know what a volcanic eruption is? Can they imagine the destructive force of lahar? Beyond the altered landscapes, what other tragedies did communities endure from a…
4 die, 4 hurt in Isabela blast
ROXAS, ISABELA, Philippines — Four people, including three boys, died while four others were wounded when a reported rifle grenade exploded in Sitio Raniag, Barangay Sinamar, this town, on Sunday morning, police said…
Prosecutor touts AMLC chief's 85.75% Bar score in impeachment trial
Private prosecutor Mae Divinagracia on Monday highlighted the 85.75% Bar Exam score of prosecution witness Ronel Buenaventura, executive director of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), noting that it was higher…
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