Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said that the intended P100 minimum wage increase in the private sector might create inflationary effects. Citing data from the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), Laguesma said the proposed pay increase...
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Forty wanted individuals were arrested in manhunt operations in the Cordillera region from February 4 to 10. The Police Regional Office Cordillera-Regional Investigation and Detective Management Division said the Baguio City Police Office nabbed 20 wanted...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a resolution urging the Senate to look into the warrantless arrest of Director Jade Castro and his three friends who were accused of burning a modernized passenger jeepney in Catanauan town last January 31. In filing Senate Resolution No. 928, Hontiveros...
ILOILO CITY – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)-6 (Western Visayas) has sought the creation of a Regional Steering Committee (RSC) to properly coordinate preparations for the proposed bridges connecting the islands of Panay, Guimaras, and Negros. A PERSPECTIVE of the...
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director General Samuel Zacate on Tuesday, Feb. 13 said the agency has extended the license to operate (LTO) and certificate of product registration (CPR) renewal period from three years to five years. (FDA) "Now it will be increased to five years initial to 10...
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Tuesday, Feb. 13 confirmed that 28 government agencies have received hoax bomb threats via email, all originating from the same foreign suspect. Photo from CICC CICC Executive Director Alexander Ramos in a press briefing said the...
The United States aid agency’s allocation of over $30 million in funds will support innovative startup programs in higher education, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. NEDA Undersecretary Rosemarie G. Edillon in a television interview stated that the United States Agency...
GENEVA, Switzerland -- Fisheries, agriculture and WTO reform will be at the heart of intense negotiations when trade ministers from around the world gather in Abu Dhabi later this month. Big deals are unlikely during the World Trade Organization's 13th ministerial meeting, since its rules require...
When it comes to men’s dressing, the cardinal rule is to invest in classic pieces. Gents should have wardrobe staples that are building blocks to present their personal style. Think of a dependable pair of denim jeans, a good white shirt, and sneakers that could be jazzed up with a few...
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) confirmed on Tuesday, Feb. 13, that it is collaborating with the Japanese government to thoroughly investigate the recent bomb threats sent to several Philippine government agencies and local government units (LGUs). Photo from CICC After...
Saloy Organic Farmers Association (SOFA), a small group of cacao farmers based in Davao City, brought pride to the Philippines by winning the 2023 Cacao of Excellence Silver Award at the prestigious Cacao of Excellence Award. The ceremony happened in Amsterdam during CHOCOA 2024, an annual...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) called for equal opportunities for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to address the "persistent gender gap" and unlock their innovation potential. Photo from Unsplash While women have made significant strides in...
