The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) said that tighter visa rules for Chinese nationals visiting the Philippines could have a negative impact on the country's economy.

Filipino nurses continue to suffer from ''very low wages,'' long working hours, and understaffing, a group said, as it urged the government to take ''concrete and decisive'' measures to alleviate their situation.

Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. will seek reelection in the May 2025 midterm elections, his son, Cavite 1st District Representative Jolo Revilla, told The STAR here Friday.

Technical and vocational skills training will soon be given to all senior high school students, following the signing of a joint memorandum circular embedding the Technical and Vocational Education and Training program of Technical Education and Skills Development…

A nurse’s group is calling attention to the worsening state of nurses, who are overworked and underpaid, as International Nurses Day is commemorated today.

Due to the continuing rise in inflation rates, the Department of Social Welfare and Development is pushing for an adjustment in the cash grants given to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program.

A lawmaker yesterday allayed fears of some sectors that the proposed economic provisions in the Constitution will remove self-regulation and editorial independence in the advertising industry.

MANILA, Philippines — The agricultural damage caused by the El Niño phenomenon has already reached P6.3 billion, Department of Agriculture (DA) spokesperson Arnel De Mesa said on Saturday.

MANILA, Philippines — As Philippine and Chinese officials clash bitterly over how to resolve their maritime dispute in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the fisherfolk who consider it their traditional fishing ground face the everyday consequences of this tense…

MANILA, Philippines — Former Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Saturday said he would ask the Office of the Ombudsman to reconsider its ruling that found probable cause to indict him and former Budget Undersecretary Lloyd Christopher Lao for graft over…

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will begin by July the full implementation of its food stamp program for 300,000 beneficiaries after a six-month pilot program that started in December.

Former health chief Francisco Duque III is set to file a motion for reconsideration of the order of the Office of the Ombudsman for the filing of graft charges against him over the alleged irregular transfer of over P41 billion for the procurement of personal…

Moves to allow internet registration and voting among overseas Filipinos gained ground at the House of Representatives, which approved a measure on this on second reading.

State weather bureau PAGASA warned that the heat index in 31 areas across the country, including parts of Metro Manila, is expected to soar to dangerous levels on Sunday.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines must evolve fast and “try to focus on actual soldiering” because of threats to a “free and open” Asia-Pacific region, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said on Friday.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has created a body on human rights coordination to enhance mechanisms for the promotion and protection of human rights, a move viewed by advocates as a "desperate attempt to window-dress" the situation in the country. 

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has formed a special committee to further strengthen the human rights protection and promotion in the country.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Sunday penned a heartwarming message to all mothers, including First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, for Mother’s Day.

The Bureau of Immigration said Sunday that tightening the visa requirements for Chinese tourists would also help the Philippines protect national security.

n celebration of Mother’s Day, Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday expressed gratitude for her fellow mothers’ love and sacrifices, saying that they play an important role in building stronger communities. 

Filipino nurses urgently need government action on fair wages, increased staffing, and regularization of contract positions, an organization said on Sunday in commemoration of International Nurses Day.