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PPA waives terminal fees for 8.77M passengers since 2019

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has waived terminal fees for around 8.77 million senior citizens, students, persons with disabilities (PWD), uniformed personnel, Medal of Valor... Read More


DA chief eyes at least 80% capacity utilization of rice mills

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. bared a plan to increase the capacity utilization of Rice Processing Systems (RPS) in the country despite concerns about the possible ... Read More


DOTr chief seeks int'l partners for North-South Commuter Railway

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon called for international private sector partners for the country's North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) during a market sounding activity in Sing... Read More


UAE, PH trade deal eyed for signing 'in the coming weeks' - envoy

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) highly anticipated trade deal called the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is being eyed for signing in the "co... Read More


Comelec to train 1K PCG personnel as election board members for BPE

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking at tapping the services of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to assist voters in the forthcoming Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Musl... Read More


SC asks gov't to comment on petition vs. BSKE postponement

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday directed the executive and legislative branches of the government to comment on the petition challenging the law that moved the Barangay and Sanggu... Read More


NAPC bares social dev't team roles, stronger poverty reduction pushed

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) has underscored its vital role in advancing the government's social development and poverty-alleviation agenda through its active partici... Read More


5 nabbed, P3.2-M illegal drugs seized in Paranaque

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Five suspects, including two high-value individuals (HVIs), were arrested in anti-drug operations in Paranaque City early Tuesday, with authorities confiscating PHP3.2 million worth... Read More


PH, Australia conduct naval drills off Mindoro

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Naval units from the Philippines and Australia conducted a series coordinated maritime activities off Lubang Island, Mindoro on Tuesday as part of Exercise "ALON" 2025. Units from ... Read More


Importance of utilizing AI to boost services, upskilling workers cited

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Officials of the public and private sectors on Tuesday underscored the importance of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to improve services, but stressed the need to upskill wor... Read More