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Advocates cite need for alternatives to address impact of tobacco use

Manila, Sept. 3 -- As government measures to discourage more people from smoking remain futile, advocates of alternative options underscore the need for support to lessen health and economic costs. A... Read More


Smart ends use of shortened links to help address scams

Manila, Sept. 3 -- Telecommunications firm Smart is now using the full address of its official domain, https://smart.com.ph, for text blasts to prevent its consumers from clicking links that scammers ... Read More


PCAB, CIAP placed under DTI chief's direct supervision

Manila, Sept. 3 -- To ensure the integrity and transparency of government agencies involved in building infrastructure projects, the Construction Industry Association of the Philippines (CIAP) and the... Read More


Potato Corner opens first store in Taipei

Manila, Sept. 3 -- Potato Corner (PC), a global leader in flavored fries from the Philippines, opened its first store in Taiwan. In a statement on Wednesday, PC, which is part of the Shakey's Pizza A... Read More


DOF to tighten approval process for flood control projects

Manila, Sept. 3 -- The Economy and Development (ED) Council Investment Coordination Committee - Cabinet Committee (ICC-CC), chaired by Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, has approved the adoption of a res... Read More


All Health institutions fully functional, no need to Panic: Secy Health Abid Rasheed

Srinagar, Sept. 3 -- Amid continuing heavy rains across Jammu and Kashmir, Secretary Health Abid Rasheed on Wednesday said that the Union Territory's healthcare system was "fully functional, operative... Read More


Need to stay alert, follow advisories: Div Com Kashmir as rains swell rivers

Srinagar, Sept. 3 -- With incessant overnight rains swelling rivers and streams across the Valley, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Wednesday cautioned residents to "stay very careful an... Read More


Multiple rivers cross danger levels in J&K, 20 families rescued

Anantnag, Sept. 3 -- Several rivers across Jammu and Kashmir are flowing above danger levels following incessant rainfall, raising concerns of flash floods and inundation in low-lying areas. Official... Read More


CM Omar Abdullah Reviews Situation Amid Incessant Rains, Directs Relief Measures

Srinagar, Sept. 3 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation arising from incessant rainfall across the Union Territory. Durin... Read More


Srinagar Police Sets Up Emergency Helplines Amid Bad Weather

Srinagar, Sept. 3 -- Amid continuous rainfall and bad weather forecasts, Srinagar Police has launched dedicated 24x7 helpline services to assist residents and ensure public safety. The helplines will... Read More