Lawmaker calls for ‘more rational’ alert system as cases drop
A MEMBER of the House of Representatives on Thursday called on the administration to reassess the pandemic alert level system still in place as...
Manila backs ICJ call to end invasion
THE PHILIPPINES has expressed full support to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), where Ukraine has filed an application to investigate Russia’s allegations of...
DFA blames recruitment agencies for influx of applicants at Aseana office
THE DEPARTMENT of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday said the influx of applicants for apostille services at its Parañaque office, some of whom spent...
Davao Oriental signs P296.5-M bulk water supply deal with Mactan Rock
THE DAVAO Oriental provincial government has signed a P296.5-million bulk water supply project with Mactan Rock Industries, Inc., which will address demand for the...
Private-public partnerships sought to strengthen healthcare system
THE PHARMACEUTICAL and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP) has named Diana M. Edralin as its new president.
In a statement on Thursday, PHAP announced...
Quezon rep vows to push for free medical education law
QUEZON 4th District Rep. Angelina D.L. Tan, who is running for provincial governor in the May elections, on Thursday said she will ensure improved...
CHR urged to help find missing peace consultants
A HUMAN rights group on Thursday appealed to the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to help search for missing peace consultants who were allegedly...
Duterte signs order regulating signs, billboards
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed an order regulating advertising signs and billboards to reduce traffic distractions and hazards, environmental damage and urban blight.
Comelec to resolve PDP-Laban dispute before month ends
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) expects to resolve the intra-party dispute of the ruling PDP-Laban party this month, according to a commissioner.
DFA stops walk-in apostille services amid applicant rush
THE DEPARTMENT of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday suspended walk-in application for apostille services at its Parañaque office due to the influx of applicants.
Lacson plans central financing facility for MSMEs; Ka Leody opposes 100% foreign ownership in...
SENATOR Panfilo M. Lacson, Sr. on Wednesday said if he wins the presidential race in May, he will set up a centralized facility where micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can have easier access to government financing.
Anti-communist task force’s Badoy faces complaints for red-tagging, spreading ‘fake news’
SEVERAL complaints were filed before the Ombudsman on Wednesday against the spokesperson of the government’s anti-communist task force for allegedly using her position to spread fake news and tagging groups and personalities as reds or terrorists without basis.