THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) on imported rice may be lowered due to the continuous decline in world market prices.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
DSWD issues implementing rules for 4Ps F1KD grant
THE DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday said it has released the guidelines for the implementation of the First 1,000 Days (F1KD) of Life conditional cash grant under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
Senate tackles proposal to enhance teaching standards
THE SENATE Committee on Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation on Tuesday started public hearings on the proposed amendments to Republic Act (RA) No. 7836, also known as the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994, which seek to enhance the professional standards and expand the pool of qualified teachers in the country.
MMC okays geo tracking for tobacco-related biz permits
THE METRO Manila Council (MMC) has approved the use of the Geographical Information System (GIS) for the issuance of permits and licenses related to the sale of tobacco products in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Ensure unhampered PhilHealth services, Marcos tells Herbosa
PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday directed Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to ensure that the services of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) run without a hitch, even with zero government subsidy for 2025.
NSC: PH won't tolerate Chinese intrusion in territorial waters
A RANKING National Security Council (NSC) official on Tuesday said the Philippines is not tolerating the illegal activities of Chinese maritime forces in its territorial waters.
Lawmaker says Duterte drug war 'catastrophic failure'
FORMER PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs was a “catastrophic failure” and it corrupted the Philippine National Police (PNP), promoted impunity, and led to widespread human rights abuses, Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said on Tuesday.
Monday, January 13, 2025
Lack of funds not basis to declare candidate as nuisance – SC
WHETHER OR not a candidate has sufficient financial resources to mount a credible campaign should not be a basis to declare him or her as nuisance, the Supreme Court said in a ruling published Monday.
FDA eases registration, extends validity of health product licenses
BIG CHANGES are underway at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with new rules designed to streamline the registration process and extend the validity of health product licenses.
Friday, January 10, 2025
Suspect arrested in Eastman kidnapping
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities have arrested the alleged mastermind in the kidnapping of American blogger Elliot Eastman in Zamboanga del Norte, police said Thursday.
4 Davao Occidental towns now first-class
DAVAO CITY – Davao Occidental announced Thursday that two towns retained their first-class municipality status and two others were reclassified as first-class.
4 killed in Sultan Kudarat ambushes
COTABATO CITY – A college dean, his nephew, and a couple were killed in separate ambushes in Sultan Kudarat province Thursday night.
Survey showing 41% for VP impeachment reflects public frustration
LAWMAKERS SAID Thursday the survey showing that 41 percent of Filipinos support the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte underscores growing public frustration over her leadership and alleged misuse of funds.
PCSO secures level 2 certification from int'l lottery body
THE PHILIPPINE Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has secured level 2 certification for responsible gaming from the World Lottery Association.
Agri attaches lauded for helping boost PH agri exports
AGRICULTURE SECRETARY Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Thursday lauded the efforts of various agricultural attaches to boost Philippine agricultural exports worldwide.
DSWD: ‘Unlisted’ paid 4Ps recipients in COA report all accounted for
THE DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday clarified that the so-called “unlisted” beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from 2020 to 2022, as per Commission on Audit 2023 report, were all accounted for.
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