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Filipino and foreign business organizations in the country are urging policy makers, particularly the Senate, to adopt a more comprehensive approach to addressing economic inequality instead of focusing solely on legislated wage increases, moves that businesses have always strongly opposed. This was the main recommendation in a draft position paper …

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched the 2024-2028 National Integrated Cancer Control Program (NICCP) Strategic Framework. The launch coincided with the commemoration of the 5th anniversary of the National Integrated Cancer Control Act (NICCA). “Universal health coverage and strong primary health care …

This photo shows a picture of the Koalisyon Laban sa ChaCha coalition during its press conference in Intramuros, Manila on Feb. 14, 2023. (Ian Laqui / Philstar.com)  MANILA, Philippines —  A newly-formed coalition of church leaders, religious and civic organizations on Wednesday urged the government to prioritize the needs of …

PNA file photo MANILA – A significant majority of Filipinos believe the country is headed in the right direction under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., according to the latest survey results released by OCTA Research on Wednesday. Based on the Tugon ng Masa survey conducted from Dec. 10 …

OIL SPILL. A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) troop siphons ocean water mixed with oil in Oriental Mindoro for evaluation in this undated photo. The oil spill displaced more than 27,000 workers in the province, mostly fisherfolk. (Photo courtesy of PCG) MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday ordered the filing of …

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President Marcos has expressed his gratitude to the United States government for extending emergency assistance to those affected by the recent flooding and landslides in Mindanao after the US envoy vowed that Washington is always ready to aid the Philippines. PH-US TIES — President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. meets US …

Supporters of the Bangsamoro Basic Law, now called the Bangsamoro Organic Law, call for its passage in a rally in Cotabato City./File photo  MANILA, Philippines — House lawmakers on Tuesday bucked the recent calls by former President Rodrigo Duterte to secede Mindanao from the country, saying that the lengthy peace …

A member of the Philippine Coast Guard’s bomb disposal unit checks one of two bags abandoned in front of a convenience store in Port Area, Manila in February 2023. (The STAR / Ernie Peñaredondo, File photo)  MANILA, Philippines — Bomb threats sent through text and email to government agencies on …

President Marcos has approved the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028 (MIDP), which will serve as the country’s roadmap for the development and direction of the maritime industry. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. and Filipino seafarers (Photos from the Presidential Communications Office, Maritime Industry Authority) Approval of the plan is …