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BIR destroys billions worth of illicit vape products

Manila, Dec. 15 -- Some of the 448,494 illicit vape products, with about PHP1.34 billion worth of unpaid taxes and penalties, were simultaneously destroyed nationwide by the Bureau of Internal Revenue... Read More


PH launches 2025-2028 nat'l plan vs. child abuse, exploitation

Manila, Dec. 15 -- The Philippines has officially launched a multiyear strategic plan against online child abuse and exploitation. The launching of the First Philippine Strategic Plan Against Online ... Read More


Pharma firm eyes to train 1M Filipinos in CPR

Manila, Dec. 15 -- A pharmaceutical company has set a target to train 1 million Filipinos in life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as it pushes for the full implementation of the Basic Life ... Read More


Diesel, kerosene price rollback set Dec. 16

Manila, Dec. 15 -- Diesel and kerosene prices will be rolled back by PHP0.20 per liter Tuesday, but gasoline prices will be hiked by PHP0.20 per liter. In an advisory Monday, Seaoil said it will impl... Read More


IMF cites PH measures to support GDP

Manila, Dec. 15 -- Officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have acknowledged that the Philippine government's macroeconomic policies and reforms support economic growth, but they still cut ... Read More


DPWH eyes controlled 30-ton load limit for San Juanico Bridge

TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 15 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is studying the proposal of Mayor Alfred Romualdez to allow 30-ton trucks to traverse the San Juanico Bridge under controll... Read More


Surigao City releases P3-M cash gifts for seniors

BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 15 -- The Surigao City government distributed PHP3.02 million in cash gifts for 302 senior citizens Monday. Each beneficiary aged 80, 85, 90, and 95 received PHP10,000 under the Exp... Read More


Community fireworks encouraged in Iloilo City

ILOILO CITY, Dec. 15 -- The City Health Office (CHO) here is urging the public to practice safer alternatives to fireworks, like joining organized or community fireworks displays, to avoid firecracker... Read More


Mobile shower for proper sanitation, hygiene services in evac centers

ILOILO CITY, Dec. 15 -- The local government here is a recipient of a mobile shower unit (shower-up) aimed at boosting access to clean water, proper sanitation, and hygiene services, especially in eva... Read More


DENR Region 8 kicks off marine research station project

TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 15 -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has begun establishing the Guiuan Marine Scientific Research Station (MSRS) in Barangay Baras, Guiuan, Eastern Sama... Read More