DOH 'respects" graft raps vs Duque over COVID-19 supply deals
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DOH ‘respects’ graft raps vs Duque over COVID-19 supply deals
The DOH said it respected the Ombudsman's decision to file graft charges against former Secretary Francisco Duque III over the alleged irregular transfer of over P41 billion for COVID-19 supplies procurement in 2020.
Duque to appeal graft raps over purchase of COVID-19 supplies
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Duque to appeal graft raps over purchase of COVID-19 supplies
Former health secretary Francisco Duque III is set to file a motion for reconsideration regarding the Ombudsman's order to file graft charges against him and former budget undersecretary Christopher Lao over the alleged irregular transfer of over P41 billion…
NGO to Marcos admin: Surface Mindanao labor organizer a month into abduction
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NGO to Marcos admin: Surface Mindanao labor organizer a month into abduction
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration to surface veteran Mindanao labor organizer William Lariosa after being allegedly abducted by state agents last April 10.
DSWD: Validators to be deployed for food stamp program
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DSWD: Validators to be deployed for food stamp program
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to deploy validators for the registration and validation of 300,000 targeted families in preparation of the full-scale implementation of the ''Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program'' in July.
QC court convicts 2 bus drivers in death of journalist Chit Estella
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QC court convicts 2 bus drivers in death of journalist Chit Estella
A Quezon City court has convicted the two bus drivers behind the road mishap on Commonwealth Avenue that killed veteran journalist Chit Estella 13 years ago.
DepEd condemns 'brutal' killing of 10-year-old student in South Cotabato
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DepEd condemns 'brutal' killing of 10-year-old student in South Cotabato
The Department of Education condemned the killing or a preadolescent student from the province of South Cotabato while going home from school, stating that there's "no place for such brutality in society."
CHR lauds SC decision calling red-tagging 'threat to life, liberty and security'
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CHR lauds SC decision calling red-tagging 'threat to life, liberty and security'
The Commission on Human Rights welcomed the recent decision of the Supreme Court declaring red-tagging, vilification, labelling and guilt by association as threatening to one’s right to life, liberty, or security.
PH acquires ocean tug to aid ships in WPS
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PH acquires ocean tug to aid ships in WPS
The Philippines acquired an ocean tugboat that could assist vessels in the West Philippine Sea.
Tighter visa rules may deter Chinese tourists, investments - PTAA
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Tighter visa rules may deter Chinese tourists, investments - PTAA
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.
Gov't urged to take 'concrete measures' to support Filipino nurses
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Gov't urged to take 'concrete measures' to support Filipino nurses
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.
Bong Revilla to seek reelection
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Bong Revilla to seek reelection
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.
TVET to be integrated in senior high
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TVET to be integrated in senior high
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…
International Nurses Day: Better wages sought
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International Nurses Day: Better wages sought
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.
DSWD wants 4Ps cash aid increased
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DSWD wants 4Ps cash aid increased
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.
‘Ad industry’s self-regulation to remain despite Cha-cha’
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‘Ad industry’s self-regulation to remain despite Cha-cha’
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.
El Niño agri damage now pegged at P6.3B
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El Niño agri damage now pegged at P6.3B
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.
PH fishers on Chinese bullying: ‘Babawiin ko’
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PH fishers on Chinese bullying: ‘Babawiin ko’
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…
Duque on graft indictment: Covid fund transfer ‘legal’
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Duque on graft indictment: Covid fund transfer ‘legal’
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…
Gov’t food stamp program in full blast by July
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Gov’t food stamp program in full blast by July
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 DOH chief to appeal COVID-19 graft raps
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Former DOH chief to appeal COVID-19 graft raps
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…