21+ hour, 53+ min ago   (314+ words) CEBU, Philippines — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Office (SAMHSO) is strengthening its advocacy efforts through orientations in barangays and schools. SAMHSO head Niño Krisbayani Dargantes said the office also plans to train teachers and parents to recognize red…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (699+ words) MARAWI, Philippines — Near a resettlement site for survivors of the bloody 2017 siege of Marawi, a woman wearing a black face veil walks across a hilltop dotted by tombstones without names. Sophia Aminolla, a nurse and mother of two, does not…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (426+ words) MANILA, Philippines — One of the country’s major supermarket chains announced it will launch a grand anniversary celebration this month highlighted by rewards and events for its customer base. Puregold Price Club Inc. said its 28th anniversary celebration rollout comes as it…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (308+ words) Philstar.com I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Genesis 9:15 On September 11, 2023—the twenty-second anniversary of the attacks against the United States—a stunning double rainbow graced the skies above New…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (137+ words) MANILA, Philippines — Amid the celebration of the National Teachers Month, Congress was asked yesterday to approve the P15,000 across-the-board salary for public school teachers and education personnel. Teachers Dignity Coalition chairman Benjo Basas said teachers deserve a salary that allows them…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (303+ words) MANILA, Philippines — After the massive floods in Metro Manila and other provinces, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is eyeing to create a science-backed flood management infrastructure plan to strengthen long-term disaster preparedness in the country. DPWH Secretary…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (199+ words) It was the first time in 20 years that the species was spotted, according to environment officials. Recorded through a stealth camera in August, the image is proof that the species still exists in the jungles of Mindoro, the Department of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (449+ words) philstar.com EJ Obiena’s last chance to qualify for the World Athletics Ultimate Championships went up in smoke as he stumbled out of contention with a silver medal on a 5.75m clearance at the Domspringen International Meet in Wesel, Germany, yesterday morning…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (138+ words) MANILA, Philippines — Another missing passenger of a vehicle that fell into a river when a portion of the Agana Bridge in Tarlac collapsed on Saturday, has been found in Bayambang, Pangasinan. Meanwhile, the Toyota Avanza of the victims was recovered…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (393+ words) MANILA, Philippines — The government has directed the management of North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) to issue flood advisories to motorists through text messages and electronic roadside signs following the recent flooding that affected the traffic flow. “[E]very time there is…...