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The House of Representatives has authorized for its committees to conduct hearings during the five-week congressional br...
22/03/2024

The House of Representatives has authorized for its committees to conduct hearings during the five-week congressional break, extending until late April.

MANILA – The House of Representatives has authorized for its committees to conduct hearings during the five-week congressional break, extending until late April. Prior to adjourning session for the Holy Week break on Wednesday, the House approved the standing and special committees to hold hearing...

The Department of Health (DOH) expressed its support for a proposed calorie labeling policy in Quezon City, a move expec...
22/03/2024

The Department of Health (DOH) expressed its support for a proposed calorie labeling policy in Quezon City, a move expected to help people to make healthier dietary decisions.

MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) expressed its support for a proposed calorie labeling policy in Quezon City, a move expected to help people to make healthier dietary decisions. “This will enable Filipinos to make informed and healthy choices on what to eat,” the DOH said.  The local g...

Senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will soon benefit from a higher special discount when purchasing ba...
22/03/2024

Senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will soon benefit from a higher special discount when purchasing basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPC) each week, as the Departments of Trade and Industry, Agriculture, and Energy jointly signed an administrative order to increase the weekly cap on discounts yesterday.

MANILA – Senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will soon benefit from a higher special discount when purchasing basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPC) each week. Yesterday, the Departments of Trade and Industry, Agriculture, and Energy jointly signed an administrative order ...

The Department of Health (DOH) issued a call to the public to avail themselves of vaccinations, highlighting the increas...
22/03/2024

The Department of Health (DOH) issued a call to the public to avail themselves of vaccinations, highlighting the increasing cases of measles, rubella, and pertussis. They urged individuals to receive their free measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines, as well as tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccines at local health centers.

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) issued a call to the public to avail themselves of vaccinations, highlighting the increasing cases of measles, rubella, and pertussis. They urged individuals to receive their free measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines, as well as tetanus, diphtheria, an...

Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte assured that no punishment would be administered to a public school ...
22/03/2024

Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte assured that no punishment would be administered to a public school teacher who gained online attention for reprimanding her students during a live TikTok stream. Duterte merely recommended that the teacher take a pause to compose herself when experiencing frustration.

MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte assured that no punishment would be administered to a public school teacher who gained online attention for reprimanding her students during a live TikTok stream. Duterte merely recommended that the teacher take a pause to compose hersel...

A leader of the House of Representatives said Wednesday the law prohibiting the “‘no permit, no exam” policy would relie...
21/03/2024

A leader of the House of Representatives said Wednesday the law prohibiting the “‘no permit, no exam” policy would relieve disadvantaged students of financial constraints and allow them to focus on their studies despite unpaid dues, while protecting the interest of private schools.

MANILA – A leader of the House of Representatives said Wednesday the law prohibiting the “‘no permit, no exam” policy would relieve disadvantaged students of financial constraints and allow them to focus on their studies despite unpaid dues, while protecting the interest of private schools....

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday cautioned the public against purchasing and using unregistered cosmetic...
21/03/2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday cautioned the public against purchasing and using unregistered cosmetic products that could potentially contain harmful ingredients.

MANILA – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday cautioned the public against purchasing and using unregistered cosmetic products that could potentially contain harmful ingredients. "The use of substandard and possibly adulterated cosmetic products may lead to adverse reactions including,...

As tensions continue to rise in the disputed waters, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reaffirmed America’s stead...
21/03/2024

As tensions continue to rise in the disputed waters, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reaffirmed America’s steadfast defense commitment to the Philippines in separate meetings with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Tuesday. China criticized Blinken’s statement as a “thinly veiled threat” to invoke Mutual Defense Treaty obligations to Manila in the event of an armed attack against Filipinos in the SCS.

MANILA – The Chinese embassy in Manila has urged the United States to refrain from causing disturbances in the South China Sea (SCS). As tensions continue to rise in the disputed waters, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reaffirmed America's steadfast defense commitment to the Philippines i...

As planned, the House of Representatives passed Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 on its third and final reading last nigh...
21/03/2024

As planned, the House of Representatives passed Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 on its third and final reading last night. This resolution aims to ease the strict economic provisions outlined in the 1987 Constitution, with the goal of enticing greater foreign direct investments (FDI) into the country.

MANILA – As planned, the House of Representatives passed Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 on its third and final reading last night. This resolution aims to ease the strict economic provisions outlined in the 1987 Constitution, with the goal of enticing greater foreign direct investments (FDI) into...

The focus of discussions between Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo and his Japanese counterpart centered on the adoption ...
20/03/2024

The focus of discussions between Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo and his Japanese counterpart centered on the adoption of technology in court proceedings.

MANILA – The focus of discussions between Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo and his Japanese counterpart centered on the adoption of technology in court proceedings. As per the Supreme Court Public Information Office (SCPIO) on Tuesday, this meeting occurred during a courtesy visit of a Philippine ...

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the “exciting new phase” in the Philippine economy during his address to f...
20/03/2024

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the “exciting new phase” in the Philippine economy during his address to foreign business leaders, inviting them to consider investing in the country. Speaking to global business leaders and decision-makers attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) Country Roundtable on the Philippines in Manila, Marcos underscored the remarkable growth of the Philippine economy in 2023 “despite significant challenges.”

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the "exciting new phase" in the Philippine economy during his address to foreign business leaders, inviting them to consider investing in the country. Speaking to global business leaders and decision-makers attending the World Economic Forum (...

China asserted on Tuesday that the United States had “no right” to interfere in the South China Sea. This response came ...
20/03/2024

China asserted on Tuesday that the United States had “no right” to interfere in the South China Sea. This response came after Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Washington remained committed to defending the Philippines against armed attack in the contested waters.

BEIJING: China asserted on Tuesday that the United States had "no right" to interfere in the South China Sea. This response came after Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Washington remained committed to defending the Philippines against armed attack in the contested waters. "The United St...

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