No lifting of mask mandate yet: Duque

MANILA – The mask mandate remains even when coronavirus cases continue to drop, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Thursday. In a televised public briefing, Duque cited...

Composition of Comelec’s 2 divisions named

MANILA – The composition of the First and Second divisions of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has been decided, an official said on Thursday. Commissioner George Garcia,...

Gov’t urged to check plight of OFWs in Russia

4-day workweek OK but ensure employees get proper pay: Lacson

MANILA – Partido Reporma standard-bearer, Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, sees no problem with proposals calling for a four-day workweek to help Filipinos cope with the surge in...

DOTr-MRT 3 to suspend ops for Holy Week 2022

MANILA – The Department of Transportation-Metro Rail Transit 3 (DOTr-MRT3) announced on Wednesday the suspension of their operations in the upcoming Holy Week observance, starting April 13...

DOH to seek amended EUA for 4th Covid-19 vax dose

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) will apply for an amended emergency use authorization (EUA) for the administration of a fourth dose of coronavirus disease 2019...

DFA to file protest vs. PH Rise intruders

MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will lodge a diplomatic protest against intruders in the Philippine Rise, formerly known as Benham Rise, located approximately 250...

Gov’t eyes nationwide Alert Level 1 before status downgrade

MANILA – All areas in the country must be placed under Alert Level 1 before the government could impose a lower status of Covid-19 risk classification, a...

AFP names new intel chief

Proposed changes to oil deregulation law to benefit Filipinos

MANILA – The chairman of the House Committee on Energy on Wednesday said the proposed amendments to the Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act would help Filipino consumers,...