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‘No nature, no food’: What this year’s Nutrition Month subtheme means

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A healthy environment is just as important as healthy eating in the fight against malnutrition. That is the message behind this year’s Nutrition Month subtheme, “Nutrisyon at Kalikasan, Ating Pangalagaan,” which emphasizes that protecting nature is essential to keeping nutritious food available for every Filipino. During the launch of this year’s

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WALANG PASOK: Class suspensions for July 11 due to Inday, habagat

MANILA, Philippines — Classes have been suspended in some areas on Saturday, July 11, due to the effects of Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) and southwest monsoon or habagat.  Metro Manila Cavite Province of Laguna: all levels, public and private schools Pangasinan Cebu Meanwhile, these academic institutions suspended their classes on the same day: In

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Sandiganbayan affirms denial of Jinggoy Estrada’s bid to junk graft case

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Second Division on Friday affirmed their denial of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s bid to junk the graft case against him. Aside from graft, Estrada faces a non-bailable plunder case over an alleged P573 million kickback which involved transactions in Metro Manila and Oriental Mindoro worth P350 million; and transactions in Bulacan

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Manila Water’s robust contingency assets to boost water security in EZ

MANILA, Philippines – Manila Water continues to reinforce water supply security across its East Zone concession area through a comprehensive network of contingency assets designed to sustain reliable water service amid changing weather patterns, increased demand, and other operational challenges. As part of its water supply resiliency strategy, Manila Water maintains a diverse portfolio of

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Phivolcs may raise Kanlaon alert level if explosive eruptions intensify

MANILA, Philippines – The alert status of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island Region could be raised to Alert Level 3 if explosive eruptions become more frequent in the next few days, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Friday.  This came after the volcano recorded a “moderately explosive eruption” last Wednesday at

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Garin condemns online bullying of impeachment prosecutors

MANILA – House Deputy Speaker Janette Garin on Friday hit back at supporters of Vice President Sara Duterte for bullying House prosecutors, calling on the public to focus on the evidence rather than personal attacks. The condemnation came after social media posts and memes mocked lead prosecutor Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro for visible saliva

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CIDG: Marcoleta requested hospital visits from VP Sara, Robin Padilla

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) clarified on Friday, July 10, that Sen. Rodante Marcoleta was permitted only two visitors at the PNP General Hospital following his own request. According to CIDG Metro Manila Unit Director Col. John Guiagui, Marcoleta—who has been confined at the PNPGH since his

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Former Ceres exec sues Yanson matriarch, son for perjury

MANILA, Philippines – A 78-year-old retired executive of the Yanson Group of Bus Companies (YGBC) has filed criminal complaints against Olivia Yanson and her son, Leo Rey Yanson, over alleged false sworn statements. Human rights lawyer Atty. Dino de Leon represented Antonio “Tony” Zerna in filing a complaint for perjury and falsification against Olivia Yanson

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Inclusive growth: Legarda seeks real impact of upper middle-income status

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Loren Legarda has filed Resolution No. 505 directing the Senate to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation on the Philippines’ recent reclassification as an Upper Middle-Income Country (UMIC) by the World Bank. The resolution calls for a deeper examination of how this long-delayed economic milestone can be transformed into genuine

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