PHL waiting for consent for exit of Pinoys from Lebanon
THE PHILIPPINE government on Wednesday said it was awaiting diplomatic clearances for the repatriation of Filipinos from war-torn Lebanon. This,...
Jobs, livelihoods are top Filipino concerns before 2025 midterm polls
JOBS and economic growth topped Filipino voters’ concerns ahead of the midterm elections next year, according to a Pulse Asia...
New DILG chief told to engage LGUs in fixing learning crisis
THE PHILIPPINE Business for Education (PBEd) asked the new Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) secretary to mobilize local...
Extensive reforms in party-list system needed, Group says
THE GOVERNMENT should comprehensively reform the congressional party-list system by banning political dynasties from participating, a political economy and business...
Junking of case vs Marcoses scored
THE PHILIPPINES’ anti-graft court’s dismissal of a 37-year-old lawsuit by the government against the estate of late former president and...
Calamity fund release hits P18B
CALAMITY FUNDS worth P18.81 billion have been released as of end-September to repair typhoon damages, the Department of Budget and...
P111M worth of drugs seized
THE Bureau of Customs (BoC) reported that P111.11 million worth “shabu” was seized at the Manila airport recently. The shipment,...
GS1 Philippines fights fake medicine
REUTERS ADOPTION of barcode technology could help the Philippines fight counterfeit medicines and medical supplies, an advocacy group said on...
Gas deposits, LNG exploration pushed
MALAMPAYA GAS FIELD — PHILSTAR FILE PHOTO THE PHILIPPINE government should boost its efforts to explore gas deposits and develop...
