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Tax incentives eyed on adoption of stray animals
Senator Mark Villar has filed a measure seeking to strengthen the adoption of stray and impounded animals as he urged Wednesday pet owners to be responsible, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In his Senate Bill No 2257, or An Act Strengthening the Adoption of Stray and Impounded...
Filipinosmore value-conscious in FMCG purchases
Filipinos are coming out of the pandemic more value-conscious than ever, Kantar, the world’s leading marketing data and analytics company, reveals based on its latest data about the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) industry. The Kantar report also outlines key trends that are shaping con...
Vertiv releases 2022 environmental, social and governance report
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today released its second annual report on the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts, highlighting initiatives across several key ar...
Marcos supports resumption of EU-PH free trade talks
President Ferdinand R. Marcos on Thursday called for the resumption of talks between the Philippines and the European Union (EU) for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), according to a report by Philippine News Agency. During a gala dinner hosted by the EU - Association of Southeast Asian Nation...
Senate bill promotes school-based mental health program
The measure seeking to promote mental health and well-being in basic education by institutionalizing a school-based mental health program was ushered in Wednesday to the Senate plenary by its sponsor, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In his sponsorsh...
Marcos meets with sugar industry stakeholders
It was the first in a long time that a president sat down with all stakeholders in the sugar industry. The meeting in Malacañang focused on concerns and measures to boost the country’s sugar production, as well as government plans to promote the development of the sugar industry, Presi...
LTFRB transfers Region XII responsibilities to BARMM
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Monday transferred all responsibilities and assets of its office in Region XII (Soccsksargen) to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), according to a report by Philippine News Agency. LTFRB chairperson Teofil...
Daily Covid-19 cases rise 32%
The country’s daily average of new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases increased by 32 percent from April 17 to 23, the Department of Health (DOH) said in a report by Philippine News Agency. The agency posted 450 daily infections from 341 recorded between April 10 to 16. Additionally, ...
Two bettors from Cebu, QC share P82-milion lotto jackpot
Two bettors from different regions became instant millionaires after they hit the P82-million jackpot of the Lotto 6/42 draw on Tuesday night, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), in an advisory Wednesday, said the bettors guessed the wi...
BI hires 147 personnel to man NAIA desks
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is augmenting manpower at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) by deploying 147 newly hired Immigration Officers (IOs) starting next week, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. According to Commissioner Norman Tansingco, the new officers will ...