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“The BBL then was proving to be a divisive measure not only in Mindanao but the nation as a whole since it involved the possibility of treason over the carving up of the country’s patrimony.” In warning those seeking to destabilize the Bangsamoro region, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants to …

“By giving Republic Act 11861 some muscle, the government can truly make a difference in the lives of single parents.” It’s about time that Republic Act 11861, or the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act, was enforced. The Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act, signed into law less than two years ago …

Screengrab from Philippine Coast Guard shows a Philippine vessel being water cannoned by the China Coast Guard on April 30, 2024./Screengrab from Philippine Coast Guard  MANILA, Philippines — China’s coast guard has become more aggressive towards Philippine vessels in the South China Sea and its water cannon attacks could threaten …

People walk with umbrellas during a heatwave in Manila on April 29, 2024. (AFP / Ted Aljibe)  MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday ordered a review of minimum wage rates across the archipelago, taking into account the impact of rising prices of goods and services. Groups have …

President Marcos on Wednesday, May 1, honored the Filipino workers, who he said have built the country through their sweat and toil, day in and day out, to provide for their families. Marcos joined the Filipino workers in celebrating Labor Day, saying the nation recognizes their invaluable contributions. He said their “grit …

Department of Health Secretary Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa  HEALTH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Tuesday claimed innocence of the alleged multi-level marketing schemes in the medical industry, but admitted awareness of the perks being given to doctors by pharmaceutical firms. Herbosa made the admission during the first hearing of the Senate Committee on Health …

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has thrown its support behind the call from health experts to expand the immunization program against the human papillomavirus (HPV) in a bid to reduce cervical cancer cases in the Philippines. In a statement on Wednesday, May 1, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman …

The Associated Labor Unions (ALU) on Tuesday urged the House of Representatives to legislate a P150 across-the-board daily wage recovery increase for all private-sector workers this Labor Day.  In a statement, the labor group said the Senate has already passed a bill providing for a P100-daily increase for minimum wage …

Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, May 1, honored the Filipino workers by saying they are the country’s modern-day heroes. In her Labor Day’s message, Duterte said she commends the workers’ invaluable diligence and dedication, which contribute to the development of the country. She also cited the overseas Filipino workers …

Composite photo shows the University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, and De La Salle University. (Facebook / Ateneo de Manila University, and De La Salle University)  MANILA, Philippines — No Philippine university made it to the top 100 of the Times Higher Education’s 2024 Asia University Rankings, with …