Private hospitals worry about exodus of nurses
The Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines (PHAPI) said Friday that some of its members are in trouble due to the number of nurses leaving to work abroad or in …
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Removal of 12% VAT on power rates proposed
Agnes Devanadera, Chair of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), raised the subject of double taxation on electricity with the incoming administration on Thursday, hoping to lower the high power tariffs …
Robin Padilla wants to lead Senate constitutional amendments
Senator-elect Robin Padilla announced that he wants to chair the Senate committee on constitutional amendments in connection with his intention to amend the Constitution. “Aba siyempre reporma, constitutional reform number …
NEDA defends Rice Tariffication Law
The chief of Socioeconomic Planning and Finance defended the historic Rice Tariffication Law enacted during the Duterte administration, despite presumptive president Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s intention to modify it. Karl Kendrick …
3 apparent sinkholes appeared in Taal, Batangas
Residents of Taal, Batangas are concerned about landslides that have created three deep pit-like sinkholes. According to the local government, landslides were recorded in Barangay Apakay. One of them has …
Alleged cult leader, members interrupt church mass
The mass at a church in Barili, Cebu, was disrupted when the alleged leader of a cult and 20 of his followers rushed there. In the video of GMA News …
NFA rice allocated for 4Ps beneficiaries
Agriculture Secretary William Dar said Friday that if the state-subsidized NFA rice becomes available again in the market, beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) will be given “first …
39 hate crimes against Filipinos in US reported – DFA
According to a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official, 39 incidences of hate crime targeting Filipinos have been documented in the United States. DFA Assistant Secretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs …
Transgender woman stabbed to death in Tawi-tawi
A transgender woman was slain in Tawi-Tawi after being stabbed multiple times in what LGBTQIA activists believe was a hate crime. Khay Abdulgajir was found stabbed to death on May …
3 PDEA agents, 4 policemen to face charges for 2021 ‘misencounter’
The Department of Justice (DOJ) will file a case against three personnel of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and four policemen in connection with the “misencounter” on Commonwealth Avenue, …
Raffy Tulfo: Next Senate president should have ‘least business interest’
Senator Raffy Tulfo remarked on Thursday that the next Senate president would be a senator with “least business interest.” “Paano ko pipiliin o bobotohin ang susunod na magiging Senate president? …
Bongbong Marcos congratulates ‘Magic 12 senators’
Presumptive President Bongbong Marcos, Jr. congratulated the 12 winning senators in this 2022 election. “Mabuhay ang ating mga bagong mambabatas sa Senado! (Long live our new legislators in the Senate!)” …
SWS: 43% of Filipino families feel Poor
The national Social Weather Survey of April 19-27, 2022, the latest quarterly national survey finalized by SWS, found 43% of Filipino families rating themselves as Mahirap or Poor, 34% rating …
Robin Padilla thankful a Muslim back to Senate after 30 years
Senator-elect Robin Padilla hailed Filipino voters on Wednesday for returning a Muslim to the Senate. Padilla, who won the most votes for senator in Eleksyon 2022, claimed his victory represented …
Philippines facing looming food crisis – DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) issued a warning on Wednesday about an impending food crisis caused by the economy’s repercussions from the coronavirus pandemic, rising gasoline prices, and Russia’s invasion …
Comelec proclaims 12 new elected senators
Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday proclaimed all 12 victorious senators in Eleksyon 2022, comprising five returning members, four reelectionists, and three newcomers. The Comelec named the senators-elect, who will …
Koko Pimentel wants to lead Senate minority bloc
Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III revealed on Wednesday that he would enthusiastically lead the Senate minority leadership post and discuss the issue with opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros before the opening …
Next DOH chief should be ‘practicing’ – doctor’s group
A doctor’s group stated Wednesday that the future Department of Health (DOH) Secretary under presumptive president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s administration should be someone who is “practicing.” “Well, I think …
Imee Marcos wants to lead finance committee – Angara
Senator Sonny Angara said that the chairmanship of the finance committee he now heads and not the Senate President seat is what Senator Imee Marcos wants to get. In a …
Ramon Tulfo arrested for cyber libel – MPD chief
Ramon Tulfo, a newspaper columnist and former special envoy for public diplomacy to China, was arrested on Wednesday for cyber libel, according to Manila Police District Director Police Brigadier General …
PCGG can’t tell if ‘Picasso painting’ seen in Imelda’s house is original
The Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) declined to comment on whether the picture shown on former First Lady Imelda Marcos’ wall was the missing Pablo Picasso painting “Reclining Woman …
Permit to carry guns now up to 10 years
President Duterte has signed a bill that extends the validity of weapons registration and firearms licenses into law. Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11766 on May 6, amending two articles …
BI resumes biometrics capturing for alien registration
After two years of operating with restrictive measures, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announces the lifting of some of the temporary suspension, and exemptions given to aliens that were put …
Mom mourns daughter’s sudden death due to Type 1 diabetes
A mother mourns the sudden death of her daughter due to Type 1 diabetes. Wella Baloloy Sia shared in a Facebook post what happened to her child Nathalie Sophia who …
3 cases of omicron BA.2.12.1 detected in Western Visayas
The Philippines’ Department of Health announced Tuesday that three more cases of the COVID-19 omicron BA.2.12.1 subvariant have been discovered, bringing the total to 17. According to Health Undersecretary Maria …
Companies can apply for wage hike exemption – DOLE
Businesses that are struggling and those that have gone bankrupt due to the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for the wage hike exemption, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said …