Scientists have called for people in the United Kingdom (UK) to wear face masks again amid a worrying new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) variant ‘mutation.’ They expressed concern over a subvariant of Omicron, ‘Eris,’ which now accounts for one i…
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Thursday assured the public that the recent temporary restraining order (TRO) issued against its new supplier for driver’s license cards is just a ‘temporary setback’ and expects that the entire license card bac…
Both the local stock market and the currency closed weaker on Thursday as the United States Federal Reserve mulled increasing interest rates anew. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended in the red territory, down by 45.12 points to 6,364.97….
A party-list lawmaker vowed on Thursday to help the Civil Service Commission (CSC) restore its original budget proposal for 2024 amounting to PHP3 billion. During the budget deliberations of the House Committee on Appropriations, AKO BICOL Rep. Raul A…
A multi-million peso modern public market is now fully operational in Dauin, Negros Oriental, with amenities like free Wi-Fi is seen to bolster the town’s booming tourism industry. On Thursday, Dauin Mayor Galicano Truita led the opening of the two-st…
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has granted a PHP500-million funding support to various farmer cooperatives in Albay as part of efforts to advance sustainable and efficient farming practices in the province, a top official said. …
The Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) is holding a two-day sale for Balikbayans and all arriving international travelers this week, promising up to 20 percent discounts in two of its stores in Metro Manila. The weekend sale will cover a variety…
To ensure that their medical personnel have the capability to operate in battlefield conditions, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and United States Air Force (USAF) conducted hands-on “austere/expeditionary medical care with mass casualty simulation exe…
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday said the country should develop its military bases to fully secure its territory and safeguard its future.
“We have to develop Philippine bases throughout the perimeters …
The House of Representatives has approved on final reading a measure that will develop and foster “competent, productive, and well-rounded physical therapists”.
During the plenary session on Wednesday, the chamber voted overwhelmingly to approve House…