245 Workers Laid Off After US Crab Ban

Puffi laid off 245 agency workers after the US restricted Philippine Blue Swimming Crab imports due to insufficient marine mammal protection documentation. Industry urges government action.

Eight Arrested in Cebu Anti-Swertres Raids

Six mothers, including a suspected coordinator, and two fathers were arrested in separate anti-illegal gambling operations across Cebu province for involvement in Swertres.

DA-Davao Releases P13M Aid to 5,600 Farmers

DA-Davao released nearly P13 million in cash assistance to 5,626 rice and corn farmers in Marilog District under the PAFFP program, providing P2,325 each to ease economic pressures.

Cebu City Appraises 397 Old Vehicles at P10.75M

Cebu City's disposal committee appraised 397 unserviceable vehicles at P10.75 million, enabling negotiated sale after failed auctions. The fleet includes decades-old assets with missing records, prompting stricter tracking rules.

DOLE probes seafood firm after US crab export ban

DOLE 7 inspected a seafood company in Lapu-Lapu City after US restrictions on Philippine blue swimming crab exports displaced 222-245 agency-hired workers. Rice aid was distributed to 109 workers.

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