'We are also entitled to freedom of speech': anti-left group
A group of parents fighting to claim their children from leftist organizations said they have the same amount of freedom including entitlement to freedom of speech.
Philippine News Agency
90% of NPA cadres recruited from schools: ex-commie
A former cadre of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) revealed that 90% of cadres were recruited from schools.
Philippine News Agency
PNP: No celebrity linked to Reds
The Philippine National Police has not monitored any celebrity who might be involved with the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) or its armed component, the New People’s Army (NPA), PNP chief Gen. Camilo Cascolan said yesterday.
Philippine Star
5ID joins in Light a Candle Rally in CagVal and CAR
The 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army with its line units, together with the Victims, Orphans, and Widows of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) Atrocities (VOWCA), Former Rebels (FRs) and the Youth for Peace Chapters condemned the violence of the terrorist Communist Party of the Philippine-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) through a simultaneous Light a Candle Rally in Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Region on October 29, 2020.
Kalinaw News
Suspect in radio commentator's murder denies joining NPA
The alleged plotter of the murder last year of a radio commentator critical of the Kappa investment racket on Saturday denied he has joined the New People’s Army.
Philippine News Agency | NDBC News
Angel Locsin’s Lumad school visit NOT proof she’s a ‘terrorist’
A video that has garnered hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube suggests that recently revived photos of actress Angel Locsin visiting a school in the hinterlands are “evidence” she is a terrorist. This is false.
Vera Files
[Podcast] Kriminal: Red October Duterte's biggest red-tagging spree
Lieutenant General Antonio Parlade Jr has been strongly criticized after he red-tagged actor Liza Soberano.
Rappler
Peace talks
Incidents/Operations
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MARAWI
SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE WORLD
IS finds biological warfare best weapon amid pandemic: Study
The Islamic State and Al-Qaeda propagandists instead of blaming Western or Chinese powers for creating and spreading the virus as a bioweapon, claim that the coronavirus is a soldier of Allah sent to avenge the Muslim people's suffering brought about by the US and its allies.
Daiji World
Terror attacks in France over Mohammad cartoons spark debate on secularism, Islamophobia
After two brushes with terrorism, Paul Moreira's Paris-based TV production company is seeking a new home.
USA Today
Indonesian president slams Macron's anti-Islam rhetoric
French leader Emmanuel Macron's anti-Islam statements have “insulted and hurt the feelings of Muslims around the world,” Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo said on Saturday.
Anadolu Agency
British professor calls Macron a ‘juvenile boy’ who has just heard of ‘free expression’
Rodney Shakespeare, a British professor and co-founder of the Global Justice Movement, tells the Tehran Times that French President Emanuel Macron is just like "a pimply, juvenile boy" who has heard of the phrase "free expression" and is trying to hide French involvement in "precipitating terrorist attacks".
Tehran Times
[Opinion] France has a sad history of terrorist attacks, and that history is set to continue
The brutal attack on a church in Nice is part of a long list of horrors. However, the incident looks different in this time of absolute uncertainty.
RT News
American hostage Philip Walton rescued in dramatic military operation: Officials
An American citizen abducted last week in Niger has been rescued during a high-risk U.S. military raid in neighboring Nigeria, officials told ABC News early Saturday.\
ABC News
125 terrorists' bodies not handed over to kin to stop pro-jihad gatherings in Kashmir
Around 125 local terrorists killed during the anti-terror operations were buried in far-flung areas from their homes this year so far in Jammu & Kashmir. A total of 171 terrorists were killed in the hinterland in the valley till October 10 this year.
MENA FN
What is the reason for the increase in the number of...
The attack on Notre Dame Church in the French city of Nice, which claimed the lives of 3 pilgrims, sparked widespread condemnation. With the succession of local and international condemnations, the suspect in the attack, Ibrahim Al-Issawi, was highlighted. Al-Issawi’s Tunisian nationality raised questions about why young people from Tunisia were involved in extremist and terrorist operations, as is the case with Anis al-Amiri, who attacked with a pedestrian truck in Berlin, or even in large numbers for the number of Tunisian fighters who joined ISIS and other terrorist organizations.
AlKhaleej Today
To Address Iran Regime’s Latest Abuses, Start by Ending Its Historical Impunity
On Monday, the United Nations’ special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran presented his annual report to the General Assembly. The report was completed nearly one year after the nationwide Iran protests, during which over 1,500 peaceful protesters were fatally shot by the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC). Thousands of others were arrested, and the regime’s judiciary has spent the past year meting out harsh sentences for activists, including death sentences.
National Council of Resistance of Iran
Telegram battles to vet extremists flocking to its encrypted platform
Administrators of the encrypted messaging platform Telegram have banned 1338 Jihadist-related bots or accounts in the past three days, after the terrorist attack in the French city of Nice again put a spotlight on Islamic extremism.
Brisbane Times
Homeland Security Thinks Everything Looks Like Terrorism
A concerned law enforcement source provided The Nation with this Department of Homeland Security intelligence report about alleged violent threats associated with this summer’s protests against police brutality and mass incarceration. Its use of counterterrorism terminology shows the DHS’s tendency to see terrorism threats where they may not exist.
The Nation
Xinjiang training center grads refute rumors from West
It is known that the trainees at the centers were people who had committed minor unlawful or criminal offenses under the influence of religious extremism. Is there any trainee who can tell us about how they got influenced by religious extremism? And what is their view on religious extremism now?
China Daily
Covid-19 pandemic “golden opportunity” for terror groups to fuel schemes: Study
According to a new study, the coronavirus pandemic could be an opportunity for terror groups to fuel their “sinister schemes.”
The Hindu Business
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BARMM
OPAPP lauds interim Bangsamoro parliament for passage of region’s administrative code
Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Carlito Galvez Jr. lauded the interim Bangsamoro government for finally coming up with it’s own administrative code.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Special development fund for Bangsamoro: only 2.5 B out of 10B released
Only 2.5 billion pesos out of the 10 billion peso special development fund (SDF) intended for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim (BARMM) in 2019 and 2020 has been released by the national government, the peace advocacy group Mindanao People’s Caucus (MPC) disclosed on Friday.
Mindanews
MAGUINDANAO AND COTABATO CITY
10 armed terrorists surrender in Maguindanao
Ten more members of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters surrendered to the Army in Sultan sa Barongis town Thursday. The BIFF, also known as the Dawlah Islamiya, is operating in the fashion of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria and is tagged in all deadly bombings in central Mindanao since 2015.
NDBC News
Cops seize BIFF war materiel in Maguindanao
An alert civilian has helped the police foil attempts by lawless elements to sow terror and possibly attack government troopers and installations in Maguindanao.
Philippine News Agency
DAR-MinSAAD turns over P7-M water project to NoCot village
Residents of remote Sta. Filomena village here are now enjoying the benefits of a PHP7-million safe water facility from a partnership between the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the municipal government.
Philippine News Agency
New BARMM RHU improves health services in Maguindanao
To ensure quality health services in the communities of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Bangsamoro Government officially turned-over the completed construction of Rural Health Unit (RHU) in Municipality of Talayan, Maguindanao on Friday.
NDBC News
Cotabato Water District announces water interruption
Emergency Shutdown of Bulk Water Plant, Macaguiling, Sultan Kudarat Municipality due to high Turbidity levels at the Simuay River source of the Bulk Water Supplier, Macaguiling, Sultan Kudarat Municipality
NDBC News
LANAO PROVINCES
Man on river fishing reported missing in Lanao del Norte flash flood
A man who went river fishing in an interior village of Lanao del Norte province was reported missing after a flash flood on Saturday morning.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
BASILAN
Basilan peace activist now BARMM local gov’t deputy minister
The island province of Basilan is now amply represented in the local government ministry of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, senior BARMM officials said Saturday.
NDBC News
SULU
Another three ASG members yielded to the Government
The ongoing joint peace efforts of the Patikul MTF ELAC and 1102nd Brigade has continously and effectively diminishing the terrorist group in the Municipality of Patikul as another three (3) of its members surrender to the government troops on 30 October 2020.
Kalinaw News
Troops foil ASG bomb plot
Government troops foiled an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bombing plot in Sulu province, military officials said Saturday.
Philippine News Agency
TAWI-TAWI
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DRUGS
Jimenez: Fight vs drugs on amid pandemic
The government will not slow down on its war against illegal drugs, Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) co-chairman Dante Jimenez assured the public on Saturday amid the easing of quarantine restrictions in the country.
Manila Times
Operations/ Incidents
2 Chinese nationals nabbed in Nueva Ecija for P1.6-B shabu
Authorities arrested on Friday night here two Chinese nationals who reportedly received a cargo shipment containing some 240 kilos of suspected shabu worth PHP1.6 billion.
Philippine News Agency
P1.632-B shabu seized at Port of NAIA, 2 Chinese claimants nabbed in Cabanatuan City
A shipment of P1.632-billion shabu from Malaysia was seized at the Port of NAIA recently, resulting in the arrest of two Chinese claimants during a controlled delivery in Cabanatuan City, Oct. 30, Friday night.
Manila Bulletin | Manila Times
Laguna bgy. tanod nabbed for drugs
A barangay tanod was arrested by operatives of Drugs Enforcement Team (DET) following the confiscation of shabu during an anti-illegal drug operation Friday in Sta Rosa City, Laguna.
Journal Online
Quezon City’s top drug suspect falls
The most wanted drug suspect in Quezon City was arrested in a sting on Friday.
Philippine Star
Recovery and Rehabilitation
ILLICIT FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, AND AMMUNITION
CROSS-BORDER TRADING/ SMUGGLING/ COUNTERFEIT GOODS
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
KIDNAPPING/ ABDUCTION
ILLEGAL GAMBLING
ILLICIT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS/ EXTORTION
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NCIP issues permission for gold, copper extraction in South Cotabato community
The Bl’aan community in this province was elated with the government’s imprimatur, on their behalf, for the extraction of copper and gold in their ancestral homeland.
Philippine Star
Army Deploys Mobile Computer Laboratory for IP Youths, Out of School Youth in Agusan Sur
The 402nd Infantry (Stingers) Brigade have deployed the Mobile Computer Laboratory (MCL) van to cater the IP youths and Out of School Youths (OSYs) in Esperanza, Agusan del Sur as it launched the Mobile Computer Literacy (MCL) Training on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the Esperanza National High School, Brgy Poblacion, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur.
Kalinaw News
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Yes to LGBTQI rights protection, no to abuse: Manila residents
Manileños on Friday welcomed the city's ordinance prohibiting discrimination against members of the lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, queers, and intersex (LGBTQI) community but said this measure should not be abused.
Philippine News Agency
Press Freedom/ Freedom of expression
[Opinion] Journalism: Most dangerous job in the Philippines
If you are a truthful, honest journalist in the Philippines who writes and speaks the truth about injustice, political intrigues and wrongdoing, you could be killed any day, any time by motorcycle-riding assassins. On Sept. 14, 2020, Jobert Bercasio was riding home on his motorcycle when assailants ambushed him and shot him five times, a hundred meters from the police station. He died instantly.
Manila Times
Martial Law
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COVID-19
Cases
1,803 new COVID-19 cases push PH caseload to more than 380K
The Philippines on Saturday logged 1,803 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to 380,729.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
2-yr-old girl, youngest COVID-19 fatality in Cagayan
A two-year-old girl became the youngest person to die due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the province.
Manila Bulletin
Bacolod COVID-19 cases down
A decline in the number of coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 cases in Bacolod City has been recorded in the past several weeks, according to Assistant Secretary Jonji Gonzales of the Office of Presidential Assistant for the Visayas.
Philippine Star
Davao Region logs 223 new COVID cases; highest single-day increase since mid-March
A total of 223 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases were reported late Saturday night out of 1,712 persons tested, the highest single-day increase since the outbreak in the region began in mid-March, the Department of Health (DOH)-Davao Region said.
Mindanews
Department of Health
DoH stresses health protocols in evacuation centers
The Department of Health urged local government units to make sure that health protocols in their evacuation centers will still be observed amid typhoon “Rolly.”
Manila Bulletin
IATF/NTF COVID-19
Galvez: Leadership is the key in managing crisis situations
“In all crises — whether man-made or natural calamities — leadership is key.”
PTV News
Regions
Luzon including NCR
Galvez notes continuous decline in NCR Covid-19 cases
The coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases within the National Capital Region (NCR) is on a continuous decline, the chief implementer of the National Policy Against Covid-19 said on Friday.
Philippine News Agency
Pasig mayor urges 3K residents to avail of free Covid-19 testing
The Pasig Pasig City government is set to roll out RT-PCR (reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction) pooled testing for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) to some 3,000 selected residents via the private sector-led pooled testing initiative under Project Ark.
Philippine News Agency
DPWH completes 4 Covid-19 facilities in Metro Manila
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Saturday reported the completion of four coronavirus disease (Covid-19) facilities with over 300 beds in Metro Manila
Philippine News Agency
Bulk of tourists in Baguio comes from NCR
The bulk of tourists allowed to enter here from October 22 until November 3 is from the National Capital Region (NCR), the city tourism office reported on Friday.
Philippine News Agency
Visayas
Eastern Samar town to impose 3-day border lockdown
Guiuan town in Eastern Samar will impose a three-day border lockdown starting Sunday to prevent the potential spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
Philippine News Agency
DPWH completes P15-M dorms for S. Leyte health workers
The PHP15-million accommodation facilities in Southern Leyte are now used by health workers battling the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Friday.
Philippine News Agency
Mindanao
NorMin task force, DPWH build over 540 patient care centers
Northern Mindanao’s task force addressing the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) crisis said Friday it has partnered with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to complete over 500 isolation facilities in the region since March.
Philippine News Agency
World
Prime Minister's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 31 October 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference.
UK Government
US, Europe coronavirus cases soar, but Trump defiant days before vote
The United States saw a record number of new coronavirus infections for the second day running Friday, with more than 94,000 cases reported just days before voters decide if President Donald Trump should remain in the White House
Manila Bulletin
First international, Chinese expert meeting on virus origin–WHO
The World Health Organization said Friday that international experts had held their first meeting, albeit virtually, with their Chinese counterparts in order to investigate the animal origins of the novel coronavirus pandemic
Philippine Daily Inquirer
The U.S. posts over 100,000 cases in a single day, a record high for any country
Meanwhile, the world posts the most number of coronavirus cases reported for a single day—almost 550,000.
ABS- CBN
Army to start ‘moonshot’ Covid-19 tests in desperate attempt to hold off lockdown
Soldiers have been deployed to six towns in the north of England to carry out mass Covid-19 testing in a bid to hold off a second lockdown.
Mirror UK
Diplomatic, Development and Private Sector
Incidents and Violations
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
US election poll: One in five believe Covid-19 is a ‘depopulation plan orchestrated by UN’ amid disturbing rise in conspiracy theories
Amid a disturbing rise in the number of conspiracy theories taking root in the US population, a new poll has found that nearly one in five people believe that the coronavirus pandemic is a “depopulation tactic”.
Independent
[Opinion] How Gensan’s Dads Screw Up The Covid-19 Response
With all eyes now beaming towards the 2022 national and local elections, our city councilors in GenSan are now confining their actions and messages on issues which they think could earn them more votes in the forthcoming electoral exercise, never mind if their constituencies are dying and are getting sick.
Mindanews
Prepare for UNDAS: Some Notes
The Feast of All Saints (November 1) originated in the East in the 4th century as the Feast of Martyrs. Pope Gregory IV established it as the Feast of All the Saints in 835 for the western Church. It has been celebrated since then on November 1.
Mindanews
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
Robredo: Gov't needs unifying leadership to address coronavirus crisis
Nearing 9 months into the coronavirus pandemic, Vice President Leni Robredo said the government still needs to work on achieving a “massive, strategic response” to the crisis through a leadership that is able to “pull everyone together towards a single direction.”
Rappler | Manila Bulletin
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
Arrest, deport aliens in ‘pastillas’ scam, Pangilinan urges gov’t
The government should immediately deport foreigners, mostly Chinese, who supposedly entered the country by paying off corrupt immigration personnel, Sen. Francis Pangilinan said on Saturday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
DOJ-led antigraft task force to start with P1-B transactions
A special task force headed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to weed out corruption in government before President Rodrigo Duterte steps down will start with the investigation of transactions involving at least P1 billion in public funds, according to Justice Undersecretary Emmeline Aglipay-Villar.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
PH runs after fleeing Pogos’ taxes to bolster COVID-19 war chest
Despite an exodus of Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) trying to avoid not only their tax payments but also the surging coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections here, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is running after their taxes due to shore up funds for COVID-19 response.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Rolly is world’s strongest typhoon so far in 2020 — Pagasa
Typhoon Rolly is the strongest typhoon in the world so far for 2020, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Saturday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
List: Canceled flights on Nov. 1 due to Typhoon Rolly
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) announced suspension of flights on All Saints’ Day, November 1 as Typhoon Rolly is expected to hit the Philippines’ landmass on Sunday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
COVID-19 patients moved from mega-treatment facilities to hospitals, hotels
COVID-19 patients have been transferred from mega-treatment facilities to hospitals and hotels as the country braces for Typhoon Rolly, internationally known as Goni, which is expected to make landfall on Sunday morning, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Saturday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Catanduanes, Albay residents now in evacuation hubs
Evacuation in the island province of Catanduanes went on full swing as thousands of residents living in coastal towns and low-lying areas prone to storm surge, landslides, and flooding have been moved to safer grounds, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in the province said on Saturday.
Philippine News Agency
PRRD continues to monitor dev’t on Typhoon Rolly
President Rodrigo R. Duterte continues to monitor the country's preparations for the onslaught of Typhoon Rolly, Senator Christopher Lawrence Go said on Saturday.
Philippine News Agency
Diocese of Lucena ready to open churches for 'Rolly' evacuees
The Diocese of Lucena in Quezon province on Friday urged all parishes in the province to accept evacuees that will be affected by Typhoon "Rolly".
Philippine News Agency
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Philippine Army assures readiness for typhoon Rolly in Aurora
The 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion, Philippine Army in this province have assured the public that they are prepared to assist and respond to calamities especially in areas expected to be battered by Typhoon Rolly (Goni).
Kalinaw News
Public urged to respect closure of cemeteries
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Saturday that it is joining the annual observation of the "Undas" holidays even as it appealed to the public to respect the temporary closure of all cemeteries and similar places to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
Philippine News Agency
Philippine National Police
3 notorious car thieves fall in HPG ops
Operatives of the Philippine National Police–Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) have arrested three notorious car theft suspects in recent operations.
Philippine News Agency
PNP-Caraga to form unit vs. motorcycle-riding criminals
The Philippine National Police in Caraga Region said it will create a 48-man team dedicated to go after motorcycle-riding criminals, the chief of the Police Regional Office-13 (PRO-13) said Friday.
Philippine News Agency
EDUCATION
DepEd asks assistance of over 700 curriculum specialists to review modules
The Department of Education (DepEd) has sought the help of at least 720 curriculum specialists from all regions who will help in the conformance review of the Self-Learning Modules (SLMs) for the second quarter.
Manila Bulletin
Unliquidated cash advances decrease due to fiscal interventions, DepEd says
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, Oct. 31, maintained that it remains “dedicated” to efficiently utilize its budget, in accordance with its mandate of delivering quality, equitable, culture-based, and complete basic education.
Manila Bulletin
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
ELECTION RELATED
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LABOR
[Editorial] Officials behaving badly
The recent shocking reports involving Philippine Ambassador to Brazil Marichu Mauro is the latest in what seems to be an outbreak of obnoxious behavior by public officials, following the display of arrogance some two weeks prior by Environment Undersecretary Benny Antiporda and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority spokesperson Celine Pialago, and the red-tagging of several celebrities last week by Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr., spokesperson of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Villar: Register household staff of PH diplomats with POEA, OWWA
Sen. Cynthia Villar urged the Department of Foreign Affairs Saturday to register all the household staff members of Filipino diplomats with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and the Overseas Workers’ Welfare Administration (OWWA) to ensure their protection.
Manila Bulletin
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
Sotto cites parliaments’ continued work amid pandemic
Senate President Vicente Sotto III cited the continued functioning of parliaments amid the unprecedented coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) health emergency, during the meeting of the Asia Pacific Group (APG) of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on Friday.
Philippine News Agency
House of Representatives
House bill declaring year 2020 as the ‘National Golf Tourism Year’ endorsed for plenary approval
The House Committee on Tourism has recommended the approval of a measure seeking to declare the year 2020 as the “National Golf Tourism Year” in the country.
Manila Bulletin
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
DILG welcomes poll ranking PH with good peace, order
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Saturday the government is even more committed to maintaining its current efforts against crime and drugs following the Philippines' excellent standing in a prestigious worldwide survey on people's views on their security which included the country among the top 50 nations with good peace and order.
Philippine News Agency
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
Japan turns over 425 MT of rice to Taal eruption victims
The Japanese government officially turned over 425 metric tons of rice to the National Food Authority (NFA) to assist the victims of the Taal Volcano eruption in Batangas province last January 2020, Japan Ambassador to the Philippines Koji Haneda announced on Friday.
Philippine News Agency
FOREIGN RELATIONS
West Philippine Sea
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
DA-Davao urges swine operators to observe biosecurity measures
The Department of Agriculture (DA) 11 (Davao) reminded the region’s piggery operators and hog raisers to observe strict biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of the African swine fever (ASF).
Philippine News Agency
HOUSING and SETTLEMENT
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
'Unserved list' in Bayanihan 1 priority in cash aid grant: DOLE
An official of the Department of Labor and Employment on Friday assured quick processing of applications for the grant of cash aid under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act (Bayanihan 2), especially for those who were left out in the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act (Bayanihan 1).
Philippine News Agency
TRANSPORTATION
Government urged: Hasten adoption of locally developed mass transport technologies
With Metro Manila ranking 49th out 50 Asia-Pacific cities in the Urban Mobility Readiness Index conducted by the Oliver Wyman Forum and University of California, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is calling on government agencies to hasten the adoption of available mass transportation technologies.
Business Mirror
TOURISM
WATER and ENERGY
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