Luzon

DA Sec. Dar Chief Asks Traders To Stop Selling ASF-Infected Hogs, Meat

Society Magazine - February 26, 2020

Agriculture Secretary William Dar appealed to hog traders to stop transporting and selling animals or meat affected by African swine fever (ASF), noting that...

Fire Destroys 160K Trees, Saplings At Mount Pulag

Society Magazine - February 26, 2020

An eight-day forest fire at the “playground of the gods”, Mount Pulag, in Kabayan town razed 191.54 hectares planted with trees, killing a total...

Boac Diocese To Continue ‘Cross Marking’ On Ash Wednesday

Society Magazine - February 26, 2020

The Diocese of Boac in Marinduque will stick to the traditional marking of crosses on the faithful's foreheads on Ash Wednesday. “Well sa amin, una,...

DPWH To Implement P273-M Convergence Projects At Fort Magsaysay

Society Magazine - February 25, 2020

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will implement some PHP273-million worth of various projects inside the Fort Magsaysay in Palayan City, Nueva...

Ifugao Bans Entry Of Live Pigs, Frozen Pork

Society Magazine - February 18, 2020

The provincial government of Ifugao has prohibited the entry of live hogs and fresh and frozen pork products to protect the province against African...

Bulacan Bridge Inaugurated After Nearly 3 Years Of Construction

Society Magazine - February 18, 2020

A much-awaited bridge connecting the towns of San Miguel and Doña Remedios Trinidad was finally opened to public after almost three years of construction.

Sagada Suspends Eco-Tourism Activities Due To Covid-19

Society Magazine - February 17, 2020

The municipality of Sagada in Mountain Province has suspended all eco-tourism activities that involve body contact due to the 2019 coronavirus disease (Covid-19)

Mayor Isko Taps Google Philippines and Senti AI for Artificial Intelligence Analysis On Public Concerns

Society Magazine - February 16, 2020

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso orders the creation of a grievance desk where Manileños’ complaints will be heard directly by the local government.

DTI Monitors Price Of Face Masks In San Fernando, Pampanga

Society Magazine - February 15, 2020

DTI and Pampanga monitored the prices of medical supplies, including face masks, being sold in major drugstores, pharmacies, and retailers amid the nCoV-2019 situation.

Blind Kids Need Help To Keep Dorm-School

Society Magazine - February 14, 2020

Northern Luzon School for the Visually Impaired is knocking on the hearts of donors to prevent the closure of their dorm-school.