15 nominees up for SC associate justice post
THE SUPREME Court (SC) on Monday released the list of 15 nominees for the associate justice position vacated by now Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo.
Senator flags alleged use of detainees in anti-drug ops
A SENATOR on Monday questioned the alleged use of detainees by the police in anti-illegal drug operations and asked authorities to investigate the claims.
Lawyers confirm people’s right to informed consent on vaccination
PHILIPPINE lawyers have confirmed that people have the right to informed consent before being vaccinated against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Skyway 3 Quirino southbound exit now open to Class 1 vehicles
SAN MIGUEL Corp. (SMC) announced on Monday that it has opened the southbound Quirino exit of its Skyway Stage 3 expressway, but limited to Class 1 vehicles, which include cars, vans and others below seven feet.
Gov’t remains confident Marawi City will be rebuilt before Duterte steps down
THE PRESIDENTIAL Palace on Monday expressed confidence that the war-ravaged city of Marawi in the southern Philippines can be rebuilt before President Rodrigo R. Duterte steps down in 2022.
S&T dep’t to set up more small-scale wastewater treatment facilities in Davao Region
THE DEPARTMENT of Science and Technology’s (DoST) Davao office is planning to set up more small-scale wastewater treatment facilities within the region in the country’s south, targeting both public establishments and private enterprises.
Population agency’s data tool points to COVID high-risk villages
A NEW data tracking system has been released for coronavirus cases at village level, which is seen to help local governments improve the response measures and plan for location-based vaccination priorities, the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) said on Sunday.
Congressman wants domestic workers on vaccine priority list
A LAWMAKER on Sunday pushed for the inclusion of domestic workers, or kasambahay, under the economic frontline workers group that is next in line for priority vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Billions of pesos spent for Marawi recovery but wounds fester with residents in quandary
OVER P18.69 billion in national government funds — which does not include billions more in donor commitments and money from the regional budget — were spent in the past four years for the recovery of battle-ravaged Marawi City, according to a study by policy research and advocacy center INCITEGov., but deep-rooted wounds linger as displaced residents continue to face uncertainty.
DENR shuts down all open dumpsites nationwide
THE DEPARTMENT of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said over the weekend that it has achieved its full target of closing down 335 open dumpsites across the country.
Bill filed on better pay for village health workers
A SENATOR filed a bill to provide more benefits and allowances for barangay health workers (BHWs), who are assigned at community-level facilities and serve as first line responders in emergencies.
SC reverses anti-graft court’s conviction of former PADF exec
THE SUPREME Court has reversed the decision of anti-graft court Sandiganbayan convicting a former vice president of the Philippine Aerospace Development Corp. (PADC).