Bird flu detected in 9 provinces in Luzon, 1 in Mindanao
BIRD FLU, or the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) subtype H5N1, has been detected in nine provinces in Luzon and one in Mindanao, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
US donates additional P11.5-M COVID-19 supplies, humanitarian aid to Surigao del Norte
THE UNITED States has donated an additional P11.5 million worth of COVID-19 supplies and humanitarian aid to disaster-hit Surigao del Norte, according to a statement released by its embassy in Manila on Thursday.
Lawmaker calls for improved registration among indigenous and poor communities
A SENATOR on Thursday called on the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Office of the Civil Registrar to ramp up registration among indigenous and poor communities to ensure their inclusion in social services, especially children.
Senior citizen discount on traffic fines proposed in House bill
A BILL that seeks to give senior citizens, or those 60 years and above, a discount on traffic fines has been filed at the House of Representatives.
Marcos open to buying Russian fuel, proposes new Myanmar approach
MANILA - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday said his nation may need to turn to Russia to fulfil its fuel needs amid...
UN fails to pass decree on Philippine human rights
THE UNITED Nations Human Rights Council dealt victims of human rights violations in the Philippines a serious blow by failing to pass a resolution that would ensure continued scrutiny of the country’s rights situation, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday.
Long-time Marcos aide totally out of his administration
PRESIDENT Ferdinand F. Marcos, Jr.’s long-time aide on Wednesday said he had completely left the government, saying he wanted to spend time with his family.
MPIC’s Toledo willing to serve as Marcos’ press chief
A METRO Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) executive on Wednesday expressed willingness to serve as press secretary under the Marcos administration.
Justice dep’t says all hands on deck for investigation of broadcaster’s murder
THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DoJ) on Wednesday said an inter-agency investigation is underway for the killing of a radio broadcaster on Monday evening, which had been denounced by media groups, various sectors, and foreign governments.
Senator asks Labor dep’t to partner with LGUs to penalize firms violating 13th month...
A SENATOR has asked the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) to partner with local governments to be able to penalize companies that fail to release the mandatory 13th month pay of workers.
Solon calls for national ID contract termination if delay continues
A CONGRESSMAN on Wednesday asked the administration to set a deadline and terminate the contract for national ID cards if the supplier fails to meet the target date.
Bill proposes separate ministry for tourism in Bangsamoro
A PROPOSED law has been filed in the Parliament of Bangsamoro, an autonomous region in southern Philippines, to create a separate ministry for tourism, which is currently grouped with the trade and investment sectors.