President Bongbong Marcos noted trust and unity were key to securing peace in the ASEAN region during the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit./PCO/ (Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos on Sunday, Dec. 17, highlighted the importance of unity among member-countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations amid what he said were continued violations …
Read More »NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan NEDA move to lead to higher rice prices, group warns Farmers are up in arms over the government’s decision to extend lower tariffs on rice and other imported commodities until the end of 2024, saying this will only lead to higher prices of the staple grain …
Read More »PALACE WELCOME. President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos are welcomed by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko (right) at the Akasaka Palace Moto-Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan during the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation on Saturday. PPA pool At least five …
Read More »Malacañang is opening its doors to the public again through its “Tara sa Palasyo” event, the Presidential Communication Office said late Friday. “Step into the world of ‘Tara sa Palasyo,’ where tradition meets festivity in the heart of Malacañang. The President (Ferdinand Marcos Jr.) and First Lady (Liza Araneta-Marcos) graciously …
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With Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa at the helm, the Department of Health (DOH) has inaugurated the first-ever state-of-the-art catheterization laboratory at the Bataan St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center in Balanga City. DOH “It is a game changer in the arena of cardiovascular care,” Herbosa said in a statement on …
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ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo provincial government has earned its sixth Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. received the award and a check for P4 million during the awarding ceremony on Thursday, December 14, at The Manila …
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A motorcycle rider was hurt after he accidentally hit the back of a truck in Ermita, Manila on Friday morning, Dec. 15. Photo from MPD/MANILA BULLETIN The Manila Police District (MPD), Ermita Police Station (PS-5), did not disclose the name of the victim who suffered from chest pain after the …
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(File photo) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reminded all private sector employers to observe the proper payment of wages for the upcoming December regular and special non-working holidays. Under the Labor Advisory No. 26, series of 2023, Christmas Day (December 25) and Rizal Day (December 30) are …
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CEBU CITY – A doctor and arch critic of Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia passed away on Friday morning, December 15. Dr. Rowena Burden, who often described herself as a social activist, reportedly succumbed to cardiac arrest. BURDEN (FB) The family has yet to issue a statement but several colleagues and …
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The Department of Health (DOH) acknowledged in a media forum on Friday, Dec. 15, the slight rise in Covid-19 cases but stressed it is not as concerning as before. Photo credit to DOH “Actually, we don’t see it as an alarming increase, we’re not as worried anymore,” Health Secretary Dr. …
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