The regional police office in Central Visayas happily announced that the recent holy week was organized peacefully, recording no crime from Lenten celebrations.
The Philippine Army promised to develop a partnership with indigenous communities in Mindanao and Caraga region to prevent communist rebels from turning their villages into their bases.
The Philippine government eyed strengthening its partnership with Morocco, particularly in economic relations due to linkages with the African markets.
The Department of Agrarian Reform turned over farm equipment to beneficiaries in Abra to boost their productivity after being affected by recent natural disasters.
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has offered the fishing vessel to fishermen in Northern Samar to encourage them to contribute to the annual tuna production in the country.