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DOLE: NCR wage hike means bigger pay, benefits for workers

Manila, July 2 -- Following the approval of the historic PHP85 increase in daily wages in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday said the adjustme... Read More


Pilot 4PH rental housing model unit in UP unveiled

Manila, July 2 -- The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman on Thursday unveiled the model unit for a rental housing project.... Read More


DOF's remittance fee cut gives OFW bill 'fresh urgency'

Manila, July 2 -- Sen. Joel Villanueva on Thursday said the Department of Finance's (DOF) move to reduce remittance fees for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) should give fresh urgency to a Senate-appr... Read More


P790-M aid disbursed to 164K quake-hit families in Mindanao

Manila, July 2 -- Assorted aid provided to the families affected by the June 8 magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked Maasim, Sarangani and nearby provinces has reached around PHP787.91million, the Nati... Read More


Fuel reserve seen to turn PH into regional oil hub

Manila, July 2 -- The proposed Philippine Strategic Petroleum Reserve (PSPR) could give the country more than an emergency fuel stockpile, with the Department of Energy (DOE) saying it may also positi... Read More


DENR ensures long-term survival of 4.2M saplings planted on Arbor Day

Manila, July 2 -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is shifting its focus to the long-term survival of the more than 4.2 million saplings distributed nationwide during this ye... Read More


DOE asks Senate for 'stronger tools' vs oil hoarding

Manila, July 2 -- The Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday asked senators to give it stronger legal tools against oil hoarding as the Senate reviewed the country's downstream oil deregulation framew... Read More


PNP focuses on transnational online groups promoting violence to kids

Manila, July 2 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stepped up cyber monitoring of online sites and other transnational online groups as part of the efforts to protect minors from violent extre... Read More


Luistro seeks divine guidance as VP Duterte impeachment trial nears

Manila, July 2 -- Lead prosecutor and House Committee on Justice Chair Gerville "Jinky Bitrics" Luistro on Thursday called on Filipinos to pray as the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duter... Read More


PH, Norway police ink deal to combat online sexual abuse of children

Manila, July 2 -- The police forces of the Philippines and Norway signed on Thursday a new cooperation deal to combat online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). Deputy Police Commissio... Read More