The Food and Drug Administration in Davao Region (FDA 11) warned the public on Wednesday against the use of cosmetic products containing banned ingredients, which are considered health hazards.
Deborah Legaspi, director for FDA Mindanao East Cluster, told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) Wednesday that …
Read MoreSome 5,581 pigs from the areas affected by African swine fever (ASF) in the province were culled as of Feb. 26, according to the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPVET).
In a forum Wednesday, provincial veterinarian Dr. Jovito Tabarejos said the number might still increase …
Read MoreBoth the main stocks index, which fell to 6,900 level, and the peso weakened Wednesday due to reports of additional cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid 19) in more countries.
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended to its lowest level for the year …
Read MoreA lawmaker at the House of Representatives on Wednesday revealed a plot to block the release of funding allocations for several congressional districts under the 2020 national budget.
In a privilege speech during the plenary session, Capiz Rep. Fredenil Castro said a lost and twisted …
Read MoreTwo individuals were arrested Tuesday for dumping illegal wastes in Barangay Poblacion, Pandi town, this province.
Col. Lawrence Cajipe, acting provincial director of the Bulacan Police Provincial Office, said those arrested were Romeo Cruz, 62, caretaker of a dumpsite, and his helper Roberto Diela.
He …
Read MoreThe Supreme Court has declared legal the arrest of Senator Leila de Lima due to her involvement in illegal drugs, President Rodrigo Duterte told the United States (US) on Wednesday.
Duterte issued the statement during the oath taking of the new officials of the National …
Read MoreLocal officials of Sultan Sumagka, Maguindanao on Sunday turned over to the military 11 loose firearms collected from civilians.
Sultan Sumagka (formerly known as Talitay) acting Mayor Moner Sabal said the handover of the firearms at the headquarters of the Army's 601st Infantry Brigade (601st …
Read MoreThe Army's 602nd Infantry Brigade (602nd IBde) has launched a program to help former Moro rebels integrate better into mainstream society.
Brig. Gen. Roberto Capulong, commander of the 602nd IBde based in Carmen, North Cotabato, said the Returnee Comprehensive Aftercare Program (RCAP) launched Sunday aims …
Read MoreThe Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed the plunder, graft and administrative cases lodged against incumbent Duty Free Philippines Corporation (Duty Free) Chief Operating Officer (COO) Vicente Pelagio Angala and three co respondents due to insufficiency of evidence.
The cases stemmed from the complaint filed …
Read MoreThe Philippine Army has urged villages not affected by insurgency to consider creating their respective task forces to end local communist armed conflict (ELCAC) for them not to become targets for infiltration by the New People's Army (NPA).
Maj. Gen. Pio DiAoso III, commander of …
Read MoreIntroducing other measures to support local vehicle manufacturers is being eyed after Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announced to close its operation in the Philippines next month.
We really have to study the need to impose safeguard duty and other measures to provide at least …
Read Morell Filipino passengers and crew of the M/V Diamond Princess who will request repatriation will be accommodated by the government in accordance with the guidelines set by the Department of Health (DOH), a health official said Wednesday.
In a press briefing at the DOH main …
Read MoreInternational donor agencies reaffirmed their strong support to the Bangsamoro peace process as they pledged to continue carrying out initiatives that will help unleash the full economic potential of the region and bring long-lasting peace to its people.
The upbeat atmosphere transpired on Tuesday (Feb. …
Read MoreThe Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regional office here urged employers on Wednesday to register household workers under their employment at the kasambahay desk.
In an interview, DOLE Eastern Visayas director Yahya Centi said it is under their watch to address the issues and …
Read MoreContractors of the delayed PHP452-million expansion and rehabilitation of the city international airport's passenger terminal building have been given until the end of May to complete the project.
City Mayor Ronnel Rivera said Wednesday the new deadline was set by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) …
Read MoreInternational donor agencies reaffirmed their strong support to the Bangsamoro peace process as they pledged to continue carrying out initiatives that will help unleash the full economic potential of the region and bring long-lasting peace to its people.
The upbeat atmosphere transpired on Tuesday (Feb. …
Read MoreContractors of the delayed PHP452-million expansion and rehabilitation of the city international airport's passenger terminal building have been given until the end of May to complete the project.
City Mayor Ronnel Rivera said Wednesday the new deadline was set by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) …
Read MoreThe House of Representatives is willing to accept a fiscally reasonable Senate version of the proposed Corporate Income Tax and Incentives Reform Act (CITIRA) bill to ensure its speedy passage, a House leader said on Wednesday.
In an aide-memoire addressed to Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, …
Read MoreAlmost 2,000 tourists, students, and residents viewed the national costume of 2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray during an exhibit at the Museo de Legazpi here from January 15 to February 14.
Gray used the costume during the pre-pageant competition in Thailand in 2018.
We displayed …
Read MoreThe House of Representatives is willing to accept a fiscally reasonable Senate version of the proposed Corporate Income Tax and Incentives Reform Act (CITIRA) bill to ensure its speedy passage, a House leader said on Wednesday.
In an aide-memoire addressed to Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, …
Read MoreAlmost 2,000 tourists, students, and residents viewed the national costume of 2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray during an exhibit at the Museo de Legazpi here from January 15 to February 14.
Gray used the costume during the pre-pageant competition in Thailand in 2018.
We displayed …
Read MoreThe Aboitiz Group, through its holding company Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc., is the first local supporter of the International Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in line with its commitment to good corporate governance and sustainability practices.
AEV, being the first Philippine company to …
Read MoreThe strong bilateral cultural relations between South Korea and the Philippines is expected to continue with more exciting and informative events in the country this year, according to the Korean Culture Center in the Philippines (KCCP).
Last year proved to be another milestone year for …
Read MoreThe Department of Transportation (DOTr) assured that if San Miguel Corp. (SMC) fails to fulfill its agreement of constructing the Bulacan International Airport, the conglomerate will have to forfeit its PHP11-billion performance bond to government.
Transport Assistant Secretary for Procurement and Project Implementation Giovanni Lopez …
Read MoreThe Aboitiz Group, through its holding company Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc., is the first local supporter of the International Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in line with its commitment to good corporate governance and sustainability practices.
AEV, being the first Philippine company to …
Read MoreAside from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), students who are leaving to study abroad are also exempted from the Philippines' travel ban to Hong Kong and Macau, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday.
"Aside from the travel ban exemption for OFWs, the recent …
Read MoreThe Department of Transportation (DOTr) assured that if San Miguel Corp. (SMC) fails to fulfill its agreement of constructing the Bulacan International Airport, the conglomerate will have to forfeit its PHP11-billion performance bond to government.
Transport Assistant Secretary for Procurement and Project Implementation Giovanni Lopez …
Read MoreThe Provincial Tourism Office (PTO) here Tuesday reported that the jump in the number of resorts in Iloilo province helped boost tourist arrivals in 2019.
Gilbert Marin, PTO head, said in an interview that the number of resorts increased from 219 in 2018 to 234 …
Read MoreThe Philippine government's temporary travel ban imposed on mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak has seen a reduction in the number of international and domestic tourists traveling to the country, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said …
Read MoreMalacaAang on Wednesday said critics are barking up the wrong tree because they continue to blame President Rodrigo Duterte over the issues hounding the franchise of embattled broadcast firm ABS-CBN.
They're barking up the wrong tree kung si Presidente ang binabanatan nila (if they are …
Read MoreThe Provincial Tourism Office (PTO) here Tuesday reported that the jump in the number of resorts in Iloilo province helped boost tourist arrivals in 2019.
Gilbert Marin, PTO head, said in an interview that the number of resorts increased from 219 in 2018 to 234 …
Read MoreThe Philippine government's temporary travel ban imposed on mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak has seen a reduction in the number of international and domestic tourists traveling to the country, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said …
Read MoreA ranking official of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) was shot dead by unknown assailants in Muntinlupa City on Wednesday afternoon.
Lawyer Fredric Anthony Santos, chief of the BuCor Legal Service, was gunned down in front of the Southernside Montessori School along Katihan St., in …
Read MoreThe City of Bago in southern Negros Occidental has rescheduled its 54th Charter Anniversary events to March after initially canceling related activities set from Feb. 11 to 19 due to the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19) threat.
Mayor Nicholas Yulo has said the city government …
Read MoreThirteen more commercial airports are set to be made capable of accommodating evening flights by the end of President Rodrigo Duterte's term in 2022, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said on Wednesday.
CAAP Director General Jim Sydiongco said 22 out of 43 …
Read MoreA ranking official of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) was shot dead by unknown assailants in Muntinlupa City on Wednesday afternoon.
Lawyer Fredric Anthony Santos, chief of the BuCor Legal Service, was gunned down in front of the Southernside Montessori School along Katihan St., in …
Read MoreShipments from China registered marked decline in the first 15 days of February 2020 on account of the lower production and deliveries amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
Data released by Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez IIII to journalists on Wednesday showed that the number of …
Read MoreThirteen more commercial airports are set to be made capable of accommodating evening flights by the end of President Rodrigo Duterte's term in 2022, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said on Wednesday.
CAAP Director General Jim Sydiongco said 22 out of 43 …
Read MoreThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday considered favorably the public offering by San Miguel Food and Beverage, Inc. (SMFB) of fixed-rate bonds worth PHP15 billion.
The food and beverage flagship of San Miguel Corporation intends to offer the fixed-rate bonds in two series …
Read MoreShipments from China registered marked decline in the first 15 days of February 2020 on account of the lower production and deliveries amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
Data released by Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez IIII to journalists on Wednesday showed that the number of …
Read MoreRates of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) term facilities sustained its decline Wednesday but all tenors were oversubscribed.
Data released by the central bank showed that average rate of the seven-day facility slipped to 3.8301 percent from 3.8943 percent during the auction last February …
Read MoreThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday considered favorably the public offering by San Miguel Food and Beverage, Inc. (SMFB) of fixed-rate bonds worth PHP15 billion.
The food and beverage flagship of San Miguel Corporation intends to offer the fixed-rate bonds in two series …
Read MoreThe Department of Health (DOH) will continue monitoring the health condition of Filipinos repatriated from Wuhan, China even after they have completed the 14-day quarantine period, a health official said Wednesday.
DOH Assistant Secretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, in a press briefing at the DOH main …
Read MoreRates of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) term facilities sustained its decline Wednesday but all tenors were oversubscribed.
Data released by the central bank showed that average rate of the seven-day facility slipped to 3.8301 percent from 3.8943 percent during the auction last February …
Read MoreThe city government is looking to finish the clearing of the initial 330 structures found obstructing the national highway on Naguilian Road here by March 13.
City information officer Aileen Refuerzo said there are 330 structures whose owners were issued a notice of demolition prior …
Read MoreThe Department of Health (DOH) will continue monitoring the health condition of Filipinos repatriated from Wuhan, China even after they have completed the 14-day quarantine period, a health official said Wednesday.
DOH Assistant Secretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, in a press briefing at the DOH main …
Read MoreOver a thousand Bicolano overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who were affected by Typhoon Tisoy that hit Bicol in December last year will receive financial assistance in the amount of PHP3,000 each, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in Bicol said.
Rowena Alzaga, OWWA-Bicol spokesperson, in …
Read MoreThe city government is looking to finish the clearing of the initial 330 structures found obstructing the national highway on Naguilian Road here by March 13.
City information officer Aileen Refuerzo said there are 330 structures whose owners were issued a notice of demolition prior …
Read MoreSenator Christopher Lawrence Bong Go on Wednesday gave assistance to 177 families affected by a fire that razed hundreds of houses on February 11 in Barangay Antipona here.
Go brought groceries and financial aid to the fire victims and also offered to provide uniforms and …
Read MoreOver a thousand Bicolano overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who were affected by Typhoon Tisoy that hit Bicol in December last year will receive financial assistance in the amount of PHP3,000 each, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in Bicol said.
Rowena Alzaga, OWWA-Bicol spokesperson, in …
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