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SC affirms ex-North Cotabato solon’s dismissal over PDAF misuse

MANILA: The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the dismissal from the service of former North Cotabato 2nd District congressman Gregorio Ipong in connection with irregularities in the use of pork barrel funds in 2007.

In a 13-page resolution released onli…

Korean firms to help curb Northern Samar floods

TACLOBAN CITY: The Northern Samar provincial government has inked a deal with Korean engineering firms to map out plans to curb floods in the province, the local government announced on Monday.

Under the memorandum of understanding, Kyong-Ho Engineer…

BFP continues probe on Mt. Kanlaon fire

BACOLOD CITY: The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) continues to investigate the cause of the fire that hit a portion of the Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park in La Castellana, Negros Occidental late last week.

Senior Supt. Arnold Alba, provincial fire marshal,…

DA names new NFA officer-in-charge

MANILA: The National Food Authority (NFA) is now under the helm of Director IV Larry Lacson, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Monday.

Lacson’s designation came shortly after the afternoon meeting of the NFA Council amid the ongoing probe …