Daily coronavirus infections likely to stay at 2,000
DAILY coronavirus infections in the Philippines would probably stay at 2,000 for the rest of the year, according to a health expert, noting that the pandemic is far from over.
Palace: President’s Singapore trip for F1 race productive
THE PALACE on Monday confirmed Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. had attended the Formula One (F1) Grand Prix at the weekend, calling it a productive trip.
Anti-graft court drops case vs former first gentleman in helicopter contract
THE PHILIPPINES’ anti-graft court has dropped the case against former first gentleman Jose Miguel T. Arroyo relating to the procurement of secondhand choppers by the police force in 2009.
Resumption of more international flights at Davao airport seen as provinces ramp up tourism...
DAVAO Region’s tourism sector is optimistic about having more international flights revived at the Francisco Bangoy airport in Davao City as surrounding provinces launch new activities for tourists.
Typhoon Karding agricultural damage assessment continues to rise, now at P3.12B
DAMAGE to the agricultural sector due to Super Typhoon Karding, with international name Noru, has risen to P3.12 billion as of Monday, according to the latest bulletin by the Department of Agriculture (DA).
Proposed mandatory drug test for artists seen as discriminatory
A LAWMAKER’S call to have artists undergo drug test before being signed up for a project is discriminatory, entertainment industry members said.
Public school teachers to get P1,000 special day benefit
THE PHILIPPINE government allocated P925 million for distribution on World Teachers’ Day on October 5, with each beneficiary to get P1,000, a congressman said on Monday.
Youth party-list condemns NYC chair over ‘shameless’ act
A YOUTH party-list on Monday condemned National Youth Commission (NYC) Chair Ronald Gian L. Cardema for gatecrashing a forum attended by their representative.
Analysts: Political instability may hound Marcos
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. would probably struggle to deter potential political instabilities during his six-year term, analysts said at the weekend, citing his weak political party and pressure from his allies.
No relief for drug war victims despite functioning justice system, says lawyer
VICTIMS of the Philippine government’s war on drugs have yet to get justice despite the state’s claim that it has a functioning justice system, according to a human rights lawyer.
Pimentel flags P544-billion lump-sum funds under DPWH budget
A SENATOR has flagged P544 billion under the Department of Public Works and Highway’s (DPWH) proposed 2023 budget, which are categorized as lump-sum funds, meaning there is no information on what specific projects these will be spent for.
Budget experts support realignment of OVP, DepEd confidential funds
BUDGET experts support a senator’s earlier pitch for the re-alignment of so-called “confidential funds” of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) at P500 million and the Department of Education (DepEd) at P150 million under the proposed 2023 National Expenditure Program.