MANILA – Rep. Michael Defensor (Anakalusugan) has warned that the Philippines could see a fresh surge in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in the years ahead due to disruptions in health services caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.... Read full article
MANILA – The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) on Sunday assured that measures are in place to ensure that destinations in the southern part of the country are safe for tourists, noting that Mindanao is a key tourism destination included in its promotio... Read full article
MANILA – Some 104,000 jobs are available at the Independence Day job fairs to be held simultaneously around the country on June 12.... Read full article
MANILA – The chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means on Wednesday said the funding source for the PHP500 monthly subsidy for poor families could come from existing... Read full article
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has so far transported more than 2,000 tons of relief goods to areas in need following the devastation of Typhoon Odette last December.... Read full article
MANILA – In observing the Rabies Awareness Month, UniTeam senatorial aspirant Harry Roque said he would push for legislation to make owners liable for dog bites.... Read full article
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday ratified the bicameral conference committee report on a bill that would regulate the importation, manufacture, sale, packaging, distribution, use, and communication of vaporized nicotine and non-nico... Read full article
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reactivated a team tasked to ensure this year's peaceful and orderly elections in Samar province.... Read full article
TACLOBAN CITY – More than 2,000 members and staunch supporters of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered in Leyte, Southern Leyte, and Biliran provinces in 2021, stalling the rebel group’s attempt to recruit new members in these provinces.... Read full article
MANILA – The Philippines’ current account (CA) is projected to post a higher deficit in the coming years but a ranking central bank official said there are structural inflows that would offset this... Read full article