8 in 10 Filipinos approve of government’s transport aid, disaster response
MAJORITY of Filipinos approve of the government's programs on selling agricultural goods at lower prices, response to national disasters, and providing free rides, according...
Embassy says US-supported biolabs fully run by DA
THE UNITED States Embassy in Manila allayed concerns raised by opposition lawmakers on US-funded biolaboratories in the Philippines, saying the American government is only...
US backs PHL Senate in China condemnation over sea row
THE UNITED States has backed the Philippine Senate’s condemnation of China for what they described as harassment and encroachment in Philippine maritime territories in the highly disputed South China Sea, according to a statement released by the US Department of State.
Doctors’ group raises alarm on possible job loss for 10K workers
A GROUP of doctors who previously served under the government’s rural deployment program raised concern on Tuesday over the potential job losses of more...
Hydropower firm secures P2.6-B loan from LANDBANK for Bukidnon project
REPOWER ENERGY Development Corp. (REDC) has secured a P2.6-billion loan from the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) for a 15-megawatt hydropower plant project...
Daphne Oseña-Paez appointed Malacañang press official
A FORMER news reporter and television host has been appointed to the Office of the Press Secretary, joining for the first time on Tuesday...
Senate bill granting 13th month pay to all government workers filed
A SENATOR has filed a bill that will grant 13th month pay to all government employees, including those under the contract-of-service scheme or job...
Senator proposes scholarship for law students who will work in gov’t
SENATOR Rafael “Raffy” T. Tulfo has filed a bill seeking to establish a program providing free tuition and other school fees for law students...
House minority seeks probe on US-funded biolabs
THE HOUSE minority bloc has called for an investigation on United States-funded biolaboratories of the agricultural department to ensure that these are not being...
More benefits, eased requisites continue to pull nurses abroad
THE PHILIPPINES continues to see a migration of nurses as more foreign countries are now offering even more attractive economic packages, according to the...
PHL communists won’t declare holiday ceasefire
ARMED members of the Philippine communist movement will not declare a ceasefire with government forces this holiday season, citing alleged threats to local communities.
“There...
Senators want periodic review, agri boost with extended tariff cut
SENATORS on Monday expressed support for the reduction in tariffs on imported pork, corn, rice and coal for at least another year, but called...