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PSA warns establishments of sanctions for rejecting digital nat'l ID

Manila, May 19 -- The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Negros Oriental is warning establishments, institutions, government agencies and other similar entities of sanctions for rejecting the di... Read More


Ilocos Norte expands clustered farming program for watermelons

Manila, May 19 -- The Ilocos Norte government is expanding its clustered farming program for watermelons to benefit more small farmers and encourage them to venture into high-value crops other than th... Read More


ITCZ, easterlies to bring scattered rains

Manila, May 19 -- A huge part of the country will experience scattered rains and thunderstorms caused by the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and the easterlies, the weather bureau said Monday. ... Read More


PH, US 'Kamandag' drills set May 26-June 6

Manila, May 19 -- The Philippine and US Marine Corps will participate in the annual "Kamandag" exercises from May 26 to June 6 to bolster cooperation between the two armed services. Held since 2016, ... Read More


OWWA trust fund intact amid P1.4-B deal mess, probe underway -Palace

Manila, May 19 -- Malacanang on Monday said initial findings show that the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) trust fund remains untouched despite concerns surrounding the PHP1.4-billion l... Read More


DBM OKs release of P758-M for add'l P1K honorarium of poll workers

Manila, May 19 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of PHP758.459 million to cover the additional PHP1,000 honorarium for each poll worker, including teachers, who... Read More


Palace seeks understanding ahead of San Juanico bridge rehab

Manila, May 19 -- The rehabilitation of the San Juanico Bridge is necessary to prevent potential accidents, Malacanang said Monday as it appeals for public's understanding amid potential disturbances ... Read More


DMW probes P1.4-B OWWA land deal for possible misuse of funds

Manila, May 19 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is seriously scrutinizing the controversial PHP1.4-billion land acquisition by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) under former... Read More


Comelec pushes anew for amendment of party-list law

Manila, May 19 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday pushed anew for amendments in the party-list law to allow only legitimate groups that represent the marginalized sectors to join. "I ... Read More


16K new teaching jobs to ease shortage, boost learning - Palace

Manila, May 19 -- Malacanang on Monday said the creation of 16,000 new teaching positions for the upcoming school year is part of the administration's thrust to improve the education system. Presiden... Read More