Day: October 4, 2020
UN chief: Nuclear war cannot be won, must not be fought
UNITED NATIONS – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said no one will win in a nuclear war which must not be fought in the first place. “The use of nuclear weapons […]
Albay teacher tells students not to let the crisis erode their dreams
By Connie Calipay DARAGA, Albay – Living in difficult times amidst the Covid-19 crisis is no reason for one to stop dreaming. All the more, people need to strive and rise […]
The Quest for a vaccine
The Dispatcher By EV Rieza One might say it’s unlikely that we will have a coronavirus vaccine in the Philippines before 2020 ends. But it’s not bad to think positively. […]
Gov’t targets 10% energy savings
The Department of Energy (DOE) has called on national government agencies and local government units to observe energy efficiency and conservation in their respective offices by cutting fuel and electricity […]
Business in GCQ areas may hike capacity starting shortly
MANILA — Businesses listed under Categories II and III in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) may shortly operate at full capacity, as allowed under Memo Circular No. 20-52 issued […]
Subic Port exceeds its September collection target with P2.77-B take
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Bureau of Customs-Port of Subic has surpassed anew its monthly tax revenue target having collected P2.77 billion for the month of September. The amount is 50 […]
Body cams to ensure integrity of PNP ops – Rep. R. Biazon
MANILA – Muntinlupa Rep. Ruffy Biazon has welcomed the plan of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to roll out body-worn cameras (bodycams) to ensure the integrity of police anti-drug operations. Biazon […]
DOTr: Beep cards should be free
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has insisted the beep cards for cashless fare payment by bus passengers should be free and its costs should not be a burden to its […]
PH reaffirms is anti-nuke arms commitment
MANILA – Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to ratify a United Nations treaty against nuclear weapons at the recent International Day for the Total Elimination of […]
Classes resume; DepEd assures help for parents and teachers
MANILA – The Department of Education has assured it will help parents. teachers and students cope with the online blended mode of learning. DeoEd Undersecretary Tonisito Umali said in a recent […]