Noah James
Senate approves 2024 government budget
The Senate on Tuesday approved House of Representatives Bill 8980, or the P5.768 trillion 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA), with 21 affirmative votes, zero negative, and one abstention, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. This was after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. certi...
EcoWaste swarns consumers against beauty cream with mercury
The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition again warned those aspiring for lighter and flawless skin to desist from using a Pakistan-made facial cream laden with high concentrations of mercury, a poisonous chemical banned in cosmetic product formulations. The group made the appeal following the i...
Philippine stock market advances
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rallied on Tuesday backed by lower oil prices, but the peso closed almost unchanged against the United States dollar, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. "The local bourse gained by 40.07 points (0.64 percent) to 6,309.57 thanks to the ea...
Fuel prices slightly increase this week
After several weeks of rollbacks, pump prices of petroleum products will increase effective Tuesday, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In separate advisories, Seaoil Philippines Inc., Caltex Philippines, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. and Petron Corp. said they will increase diesel ...
Bill mandates TESDA to upskill child development workers
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will be mandated to push for programs that would enhance the skills of child development workers (CDW), Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said in a report by Philippine News Agency. In a news release, Gatchalian said the Committee on Finance...
DSWD showcases peace, dev’t programs before UN
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday showcased the agency’s peace and development programs before the United Nations-sponsored regional dialogue on countering violent extremism in Penang, Malaysia, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. DSWD progra...
PSCS, PHLPost organize 'Stamps Bazaar'
The Philippine Stamp Collectors Society (PSCS) in cooperation with the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) invites the public to join the “PSCS Stamps Bazaar” in celebration of 2023 National Stamp Collecting Month and the 256th Anniversary of the establishment of the Philippine Posta...
Transport strike impact minimal
The transport strike has limited effect on public transportation based on the number of Libreng Sakay (free ride) rescue vehicles deployed in the National Capital Region, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said in a report by Philippine News Agency. Citing data fr...
DTI wants more 'halal champions'
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual eyes more 'halal champions' in the Philippines to navigate the country's journey to becoming the most halal-friendly trade and investment destination in the Asia Pacific region, according to a report by Philippine News...
Vice Mayor April Aguilar Commends Las Piñas City Achievements
Las Piñas City Vice Mayor April Aguilar recently praised the collaborative efforts of the city's officials and employees, led by Mayor Imelda Aguilar, in attaining prestigious honors acknowledging the city's exemplary governance. In a statement, Vice Mayor April Aguilar expressed gra...
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