Murder of Metro Manila-based journalist prompts condemnation, calls for swift justice
THE MURDER of a radio journalist on Monday night in Las Piñas, a city in the Philippine capital region Metro Manila, has prompted condemnation from media groups and other sectors, who described the crime as a blow to press freedom.
Solon bats for P521-M additional budget to improve agri sector database system
A LAWMAKER on Tuesday asked the House Committee on Appropriations to provide an additional P521 million to the Department of Agriculture’s 2023 budget for the upgrade of its database management system for a more efficient delivery of aid and services to farmers and fisherfolk.
Party-list files petition for higher pay for teachers, non-teaching personnel
A PARTY-LIST group representing the education sector on Tuesday filed a petition at the House of Representatives seeking to upgrade the salary rate of teachers and non-teaching personnel.
Amendments sought on bills protecting freelancers, workers in the informal sector
LABOR and employers groups as well as government agencies have sought amendments to bills seeking to protect freelancers and workers in the informal sector.
PHL, UNIDO reaffirm commitment to sustainable industrial, economic development
THE PHILIPPINES and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have signed a joint declaration reaffirming their commitment to accelerating sustainable industrial and economic development, according to a statement released Monday by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Solon presses gov’t to stop offshore gaming operations in PHL
A HOUSE representative on Tuesday said the administration should heed the call of lawmakers to terminate all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), whether licensed or illegal, as the moral and social costs far outweigh economic benefits.
DTI seizes uncertified products in Bulacan, Cebu, Davao
UNCERTIFIED construction and automotive products worth about P17.24 million were recently confiscated in Bulacan, Cebu, and Davao, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Tuesday.
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).