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Free Funeral Services Act lapses into law

Manila, Oct. 13 -- A bill granting free funeral services to indigent Filipinos has lapsed into law, Malacanang confirmed Monday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro told reporters in a text message th... Read More


PAF planes fly relief goods for quake-hit Davao Oriental

Manila, Oct. 13 -- Philippine Air Force (PAF) aircraft on Sunday transported relief items for communities still reeling from the two powerful earthquakes that rocked Davao Oriental and nearby areas on... Read More


Senator eyes jail time for 'license for rent' scheme in DPWH projects

Manila, Oct. 13 -- Senator Erwin Tulfo, acting chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, is set to file on Monday afternoon a measure that would criminalize the "license for rent" scheme, which... Read More


SWS: Most Filipinos want FPRRD held accountable as ICC junks release

Manila, Oct. 13 -- Half of Filipinos believe former president Rodrigo R. Duterte should be held accountable for the deaths linked to his administration's war on drugs, according to the latest Social W... Read More


Gold price hits record high again, up by Tk 4,618 per bhori

, Oct. 13 -- The Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (BAJUS) has raised gold prices by Tk 4,618 per bhori (11.664 grams), setting a new record in the country's market. According to a BAJUS press releas... Read More


DBM speeds up release of P145-M aid for Mindanao quake victims

Manila, Oct. 13 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is fast-tracking the release of PHP145 million in emergency funds to assist families affected by the series of powerful earthquakes tha... Read More


Bihar Assembly 2nd phase, 8 Bye-Polls: Notification issued

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- The Election Commission of India on Monday issued a notification for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, marking the beginning of the nomination process for 122 con... Read More


ED probes money laundering in TN cough syrup tragedy; pharma firm raided

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches at seven places in Chennai, including homes of high-ranking officials of Tamil Nadu Drug Control Department, as part of its wi... Read More


DOH: Cases of Influenza-like illnesses lower this year

Manila, Oct. 13 -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday assured the public that there is no reason to panic over the recent reports of influenza-like illness (ILI) cases in the country. In a Vibe... Read More


Palace orders rollout of 10-year plan to boost PH creative industries

Manila, Oct. 13 -- Malacanang has directed the full implementation of a 10-year roadmap aimed at strengthening the country's creative sector and protecting Filipino artists and cultural workers. Unde... Read More