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Bicol wage board OKs pay hike for workers, 'kasambahay'

Manila, March 23 -- The National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) on Monday announced a PHP45 increase in the daily pay of minimum wage earners and a PHP1,000 monthly salary hike of domestic w... Read More


Trillanes files cyber libel raps vs 18 ex-Marines

Manila, March 23 -- Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Monday filed cyberlibel charges at the Department of Justice (DOJ) against the 18 alleged ex-Marines who claimed to have delivered suitcases ... Read More


PAGASA announces start of dry season

Manila, March 23 -- The weather bureau announced on Monday the termination of the northeast monsoon and the start of the warm and dry season. Generally fair weather will prevail across the country an... Read More


DENR pushes climate adaptation investments to protect livelihoods

Manila, March 23 -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has urged increased investments in climate adaptation, saying these are critical to safeguarding Filipino homes, liveliho... Read More


DepEd: Hold simple, low-cost graduations amid fuel hikes

Manila, March 23 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday directed all public schools nationwide to keep end-of-school-year ceremonies modest and economical in response to the surging fuel pri... Read More


12K cops, force multipliers to secure NCR during Holy Week, summer

Manila, March 23 -- More than 12,000 police officers and force multipliers have been deployed across Metro Manila to ensure public safety during the Holy Week and summer vacation. The security units ... Read More


PCSO brings NASA-tested portable AI X-ray technology to Batanes

Manila, March 23 -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Monday said residents of Batanes are set to receive world-class medical screening with the deployment of a high-performance, por... Read More


Comelec hopes Congress will pass law that sets BPE before end-March

Manila, March 23 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is hoping that both houses of Congress will pass the law setting the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Ele... Read More


P500-M mega cold storage facility to boost agri sector in Bicol - DA

Manila, March 23 -- he Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday expressed optimism in boosting the agriculture sector in the Bicol region after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Agriculture Secret... Read More


Lawmaker calls for enhanced capability of male cops on VAWC cases

Manila, March 23 -- Abra Lone District Rep. JB Bernos on Monday called on the Philippine National Police (PNP) to also focus on enhancing the training of male police officers so they could better resp... Read More