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One-year hiring ban for newly retired workers proposed in Baguio

Manila, Sept. 21 -- The Baguio City Council is considering a proposed one-year cooling-off period before newly retired workers from the public or private sector can be rehired by the city government. ... Read More


PH pushes for easier access to climate funds for communities

Manila, Sept. 21 -- The Philippines is urging the United Nations (UN) climate body to examine why international adaptation funds remain hard for local governments and communities to access, as the UN ... Read More


PH tourism hits milestone with first Two MICHELIN Keys

Manila, Sept. 21 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Monday welcomed the latest MICHELIN Guide recognition of Philippine hotels, with two properties earning Two MICHELIN Keys and four receiving thei... Read More


DTI exec targets P38-M sales from C. Luzon trade fair this week

Manila, Sept. 21 -- Around PHP38 million worth of sales is targeted for the five-day 28th Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair, scheduled from Sept. 23 to 27, at Megatrade Hall 2 of SM Megamall, a trade ... Read More


Al-Amanah Bank to finance growth of PH halal industry

Manila, Sept. 21 -- State-owned Al-Amanah Investment Bank of the Philippines has vowed to provide capital to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) involved in the halal industry. In a statement... Read More


Haze brings 'unhealthy' air to 3 Davao Region stations

Manila, Sept. 21 -- The Environmental Management Bureau-Davao Region (EMB-11) said that ambient air monitoring stations across the region reported mixed air quality levels as of 7 a.m. on Monday. In ... Read More


Bicol cops seize P1.6-M shabu in CamNorte buy-bust

Manila, Sept. 21 -- Two drug suspects were arrested with PHP1.6 million worth of shabu in a buy-bust in Paracale, Camarines Norte, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO 5) reported Monday. The ope... Read More


645 kg of e-waste collected in Baguio in 13 days

Manila, Sept. 21 -- Residents turned over 645.1 kilograms of electrical and electronic waste, or e-waste, to the city government in just 13 days, reflecting growing public awareness of proper waste se... Read More


Gatchalian urges ERC to probe prolonged VisMin power shortages

Manila, Sept. 21 -- Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday urged the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to investigate the prolonged electricity shortage in the Visayas and Mindanao, which has ... Read More


NCRPO intensifies drug watch as 'ber' months begin

Manila, Sept. 21 -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Monday said it would intensify its campaign against illegal drugs as the "ber" months begin and economic activity increases. W... Read More