TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online monitoring) 17 April 2026, Friday, 5:00 p.m. 1. ZALDY CO ARREST: -Marcos: Zaldy Co stopped at German bo...

Agusan Norte’s ‘Libreng Sakay’ program eases transport burden amid fuel crisis By Nora L. Molde BUTUAN CITY (PIA)   —  Thousands of commuter...

Caraga tricycle, jeepney drivers can now buy P20/kilo rice   By Mariesh F. Celedeña BUTUAN CITY (PIA) — The government, through the directi...

DAR orients agrarian beneficiaries on crop insurance By Susil D. Ragas SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte (PIA)   —   The Department of Agraria...

DOLE brings eco-tourism livelihood to Dinagat Islands’ fisherfolk By Renelle L. Escuadro BUTUAN CITY (PIA) — The Department of Labor and Em...