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Sign language in courts 'major step' to inclusive justice - senator

Manila, Dec. 12 -- The Supreme Court's (SC) decision to assign sign language interpreters in all courts is "a major step toward inclusive justice," Senator Francis Pangilinan said on Friday. "This is... Read More


Manila provides free flu vaccines to children, seniors

Manila, Dec. 12 -- Children and senior citizens in the city of Manila are advised to visit health centers and district hospitals to avail of free flu vaccine as the country experiences cold weather. ... Read More


Giving of 13th month pay recognition of workers' contribution - BWC

Manila, Dec. 12 -- The Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC) said giving out of 13th month pay to employees is an appreciation of the contribution of labor to the growth and success of the company. "The... Read More


Show proof on PAGCOR chief's alleged conflict of interest - Palace

Manila, Dec. 12 -- The alleged conflict of interest in the awarding of government contracts to the construction firm owned by Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) chair Alejandro Tengco's fa... Read More


PBBM lauds early reopening of San Juanico Bridge

TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 12 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday led the reopening of the San Juanico Bridge to heavier vehicles after six months of retrofitting, completing the work ahead of the... Read More


Coast Guard NegOr deploys more floating assets for maritime security

DUMAGUETE CITY, Dec. 12 -- The Philippine Coast Guard in Negros Oriental is adding more floating assets to enhance maritime security and disaster response, an official said on Friday. Lt. Marionne Ab... Read More


Pangasinan begins 10-year river rehab, flood project

MALASIQUI, Dec. 12 -- The provincial government on Friday commenced a 10-year river rehabilitation and flood mitigation project, starting with the desilting of major river systems. Large vessels will... Read More


Cruise tourism boosts Northern Samar destinations

ALLEN, Dec. 12 -- Biri Island welcomed 80 tourists from the Australian cruise ship Coral Geographer on Dec. 12, marking the vessel's third visit to Eastern Visayas. The visitors explored the island's... Read More


PSA Ilocos Norte turns over 2024 CBMS results to provincial gov't

LAOAG CITY, Dec. 12 -- The Philippine Statistics Authority in Ilocos Norte has finalized the turnover of the 2024 Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) results to the provincial government of Iloco... Read More


Maritime cops seize P8.7-M smuggled cigarettes off Zamboanga Sibugay

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Dec. 12 -- Authorities have arrested a boatman and seized about PHP8.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes off Zamboanga Sibugay province, the police said Friday. The Zamboanga Sibug... Read More