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DOLE orders safety compliance monitoring of pyrotechnics firms

MANILA, Dec. 3 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday directed all its regional offices to monitor compliance of companies in the pyrotechnics industry with the Occupational Saf... Read More


PBBM grants tax relief to power firms under BOT deals with state firms

MANILA, Dec. 3 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the reduction of real property taxes (RPT) slapped on independent power producers (IPP) for 2025 to prevent defaults and economic losses... Read More


DSWD vows more job opportunities for persons with disabilities

MANILA, Dec. 3 -- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday vowed to expand employment opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWDs) following the ... Read More


PBBM raises base pay, subsistence allowance for MUP starting 2026

MANILA, Dec. 3 -- The government will implement a three-tranche increase in the base pay of all military and uniformed personnel (MUP) beginning in 2026, in recognition of their crucial role in disast... Read More


Bayanihan spirit drives PH nonprofit sector on Natl Volunteer Month

MANILA, Dec. 3 -- The Filipino spirit of bayanihan remains a cornerstone of community service, emerging as a powerful force that sustains the country's nonprofit sector, according to the newly release... Read More


Issuance of voter's certificate suspended due to server maintenance

MANILA, Dec. 3 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday suspended the issuance of voter's certification in its main office in Intramuros, Manila. According to the poll body, the issuanc... Read More


LTO steps up watch vs. 'choosy' taxis, launches holiday safety checks

MANILA, Dec. 3 -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Wednesday warned taxi drivers against selecting passengers or demanding fares beyond the metered rate, as the agency intensifies operations ah... Read More


Singson resigns from ICI

MANILA, Dec. 3 -- The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Wednesday confirmed the resignation of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary Rogelio "Babes" Singson ... Read More


Bill protecting rights, welfare of online platform workers filed

MANILA, Dec. 3 -- Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno on Wednesday filed a measure seeking to safeguard the rights and welfare of online platform workers regardless of their employment status or class... Read More


House approves rollover internet data bill

MANILA, Dec. 3 -- The House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously passed on third and final reading House Bill (HB) 87 aimed at enabling Filipinos to get the full value for internet services the... Read More