Philippines lifts ban on nursing programs after thorough review
THE PHILIPPINES’ higher education commission has lifted a 2011 policy that banned the opening of new nursing undergraduate programs amid an oversupply that left graduates jobless.
House bill to raise legal drinking age to 21 years
A BILL that seeks to ban young people under 21 from drinking alcoholic drinks has been filed at the House of Representatives.
Marcos recovers from coronavirus, no longer showing symptoms
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has recovered from the coronavirus and no longer showed any symptoms, his press chief said on Wednesday.
Senators support rightsizing plan proposed by DBM
SENATORS on Wednesday supported a rightsizing plan proposed by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), which may affect two million jobs as it aims to save an annual P14.8 billion in government expenditure.
PHL shares decline as peso continues to weaken
STOCKS closed lower on Tuesday ahead of the release of firms’ second quarter earnings and as the peso continued to weaken against the dollar.
Second Cabinet meeting focused on DPWH budget
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday held his second Cabinet meeting, which was focused on preparations for the 2023 budget, specifically that of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
Price hike applications for noodles, canned sardines enter final review
THE Trade department is in the final stages of reviewing petitions to raise prices from producers of canned sardines and instant noodles, among others, an official said.
PCCI notes deteriorating business conditions due to energy costs, logistics
THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said business conditions have deteriorated for exporters due to rising energy costs and logistics bottlenecks.
Philippines won’t close borders amid rising cases
THE PHILIPPINES is unlikely to restrict its borders again despite rising coronavirus infections spurred by more contagious Omicron subvariants, health authorities said on Tuesday.
Ports agency studying ways to implement DoTr directive to cut shipping, travel costs
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is looking into reducing port costs by reviewing statutory and regulatory expenses paid by users, Officer-in-Charge General Manager Manuel A. Boholano said, noting that the agency is under orders to effect such reductions from the Department of Transportation (DoTr).
Rising prices top concern among Filipinos — Pulse Asia
SPIRALING prices are the top concerns of Filipinos in a June poll by Pulse Asia Research, Inc.
Former DA chief says rice law made smuggling easier
THE Rice Tariffication Law must be amended to re-establish the role of the National Food Authority (NFA) as industry regulator, after the liberalization of imports opened the doors to rampant smuggling of the staple grain, former Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol said.