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Tulfo proposes higher compensation for falsely accused individuals

Manila, July 16 -- Senator Erwin Tulfo has filed a bill seeking to increase the compensation to persons who were wrongfully detained under the 33-year-old Republic Act (RA) 7309, which created the Boa... Read More


NIA: Double dry cropping, modern irrigation boost farmers' income

Manila, July 16 -- The government is doubling down on sustainable irrigation and cropping innovations to ensure affordable rice for consumers and better income for farmers amid falling farmgate prices... Read More


Leptospirosis cases in QC rise to 103; deaths climb to 20

Manila, July 16 -- The Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) has logged a spike in leptospirosis cases in the city, recording 103 cases and 20 deaths as of July 15. Leptospirosis... Read More


No sacred cow in missing 'sabungeros' case: Remulla

Manila, July 16 -- Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday assured the public that there would be no sacred cows in the ongoing investigation into the case of missing cockfighting aficionados o... Read More


Lacson wants DOH's MAIFIP program under the UHC law

Manila, July 16 -- Senator Panfilo Lacson has filed a bill that aims to place the Department of Health's (DOH) Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) Program un... Read More


Comelec welcomes SC decision on holding special polls

Manila, July 16 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) allowing the commission to hold special elections to fill vacant congressional sea... Read More


OCD alerts LGUs, communities vs. TD 'Crising,' 'habagat'

Manila, July 16 -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Wednesday alerted local government units (LGUs) and communities amid the expected heavy rains in the coming days due to Tropical Depression Cris... Read More


DICT, Maharlika to expand internet infra in remote areas

Manila, July 16 -- The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Wednesday partnered with the Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) to invest in expanding internet infrastruct... Read More


Comelec to proceed with BARMM polls with 73 seats to be filled

Manila, July 16 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to proceed with the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections (BPE) with only 73 seats to be voted... Read More


Internet, Facebook top news sources among Filipinos -survey

Manila, July 16 -- Internet and Facebook are still the top two sources of political news and current affairs for Filipinos, based on the second quarter PAHAYAG survey. Television still ranked third b... Read More