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DOF optimistic about passage of ProGRESS bill

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Department of Finance (DOF) is hoping for the immediate passage of the proposed Promoting Growth, Revenue, and Equity towards Socio-Economic Sustainability (ProGRESS) bill. "We... Read More


PAGCOR reports lower revenues in Jan-Sept

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) said total revenues fell by 23.4 percent to PHP64.41 billion in the first nine months of the year due to weaker earnings fro... Read More


Influenza-like illnesses in Ilocos Region down 29%

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Department of Health (DOH) - Ilocos Region recorded 6,588 influenza-like illnesses from January 4 to October 10, 2026, which is 29 percent lower than the 9,282 cases recorded du... Read More


DOLE simplifies alien employment permit application

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is simplifying the Alien Employment Permit (AEP) application process and streamlining frontline services. Department Order No. 248-C, ... Read More


BIR eyes inclusion of small taxpayers in tax abatement program

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is eyeing expansion of its abatement program to include small taxpayers. "At present, the program covers micro taxpayers with annual gross sale... Read More


PNP taps AMLC in Laos drug shipment probe

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has been included in the ongoing financial investigation in connection with the possible money flow from the illegal drug shipment intercept... Read More


Election, campaign periods in Batanes special poll start Thursday

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reminded the people of Batanes that election and campaign periods in connection with the Nov. 28 special poll will start on Thursday. In a soc... Read More


OTS on heightened alert for Undas travel surge

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) is on heightened alert to ensure passenger safety amid the expected surge in travelers during the observance of Undas, Administrator Gil... Read More


Collab with water service providers in place vs El Nino - DepEd chief

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday assured coordination with water service providers to sustain sufficient supply of water in schools despite the expected "very strong... Read More


DA urges OFWs in Singapore to venture into agribusiness in PH

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) is encouraging overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Singapore to invest in agriculture and explore agribusiness opportunities in the Philippines. ... Read More