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MMDA resumes 30-minute heatstroke break for field workers

MANILA, March 5 -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has resumed the 30-minute "heat stroke break" for its field workers, particularly traffic enforcers and street sweepers, to prot... Read More


Japan, UNDP ink new P174-M grant to boost BARMM economic growth

MANILA, March 5 -- Japan is providing 454 million Japanese yen or approximately PHP174 million in fresh grants to finance more livelihood programs in communities in the Bangsamoro region. The project... Read More


SC cites women's role in nation building, judiciary

MANILA, March 5 -- Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Wednesday underscored women's contribution in nation building. "Women are indispensable to the progress of our nation... [They] are present in e... Read More


LTFRB to require PUV driver, conductor training for franchise renewal

MANILA, March 5 -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Wednesday announced that all public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and conductors will be required to undergo comp... Read More


PH, Hungary eye disaster response cooperation

MANILA, March 5 -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Wednesday announced that its administrator, Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, and Hungarian Ambassador to the Philippines, Titanilla Toth, had a ... Read More


CCC hails Pangasinan's climate action, disaster preparedness programs

Manila, March 4 -- The Climate Change Commission (CCC) applauded the provincial government of Pangasinan for its comprehensive climate resilience strategies and integrated approach to environmental su... Read More


Outpatient mental health package supports Pinoys' 'invisible' pains

Manila, March 4 -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Tuesday reminded Filipinos experiencing "invisible" pains to avail of the outpatient benefits package for mental health. ... Read More


Stronger alliance with the US enhances nat'l security

Manila, March 4 -- The Philippines and the United States have long been allies in the international arena, which has not only helped in strengthening national security and defense but also maintaining... Read More


PBBM admin's diplomatic feat: Release of captive Filipino seafarers

Manila, March 4 -- The safe release of 17 Filipino seafarers held captive by rebels in a foreign land stands as a testament to the Marcos administration's care and concern for overseas Filipino worker... Read More


PH may gain from Trump's move to raise tariff - economist

Manila, March 4 -- The Philippines could benefit from US President Donald Trump's move to raise tariffs on imports, an economist from Standard Chartered said. In a recent briefing in Makati City, Sta... Read More