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Newly appointed Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa assured on Wednesday, June 7, that he will prioritize the issuance of the “delayed” Covid-19 benefits and allowances for healthcare workers (HCWs). Photo courtesy of Ted Herbosa In a Twitter post, government-run station PTV4 quoted Herbosa saying that he will …

THE World Bank raised its 2023 growth forecast for the Philippines to 6.0 percent from 5.6 percent, citing strong domestic demand The Washington-based multilateral organization still expects a slowdown to follow, keeping its projections for 2024 and 2025 at 5.9 percent, figures released on Wednesday showed. “Despite weak external conditions, …

THE Department of Justice (DoJ) has formed a panel of prosecutors to conduct the preliminary investigation into the multiple murder complaints filed against suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. and several others in connection with the killing of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo and 10 others. Senior Deputy State …

The Department of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday said the Philippines will stop setting up more shelters for distressed overseas Filipino workers in Kuwait if the number of those fleeing their employers declines. “It’s non-negotiable in a sense that we have to operate them because there are runaways. What is negotiable …

Drops for 4th month in row, dovetails with better job figures HEARING GOOD NEWS. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presides over a sectoral meeting in Malacañang on Tuesday, as he welcomed news of the inflation rate falling for the fourth straight month according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. PCO Photo  Inflation …

Residents near the Taal Volcano were urged to remain indoors after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology observed increased activity and sulfur dioxide emission. “Sulfur dioxide is acidic and if it blends with water vapor, it becomes vog, and this would cause irritation of the eyes, throat and respiratory …

Parts of Metro Manila and Rizal province will experience water service interruption from June 6 to 9 due to line-related maintenance, east zone concessionaire Manila Water said. (File photo) In a statement, Manila Water said the affected areas include Quezon City, Marikina City, San Juan City, Taytay, Rizal; and Cainta, …

Pope Francis is going to the hospital for abdominal surgery Wednesday to treat an intestinal blockage, two years after he had a portion of his colon removed because of an inflammation and narrowing of the large intestine.  Francis will undergo a laparotomy to treat a ‘worsening’ constriction of his intestine. …

On Tuesday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Coinbase Inc., the largest U.S. crypto asset trading platform, accusing it of illegally operating without having first registered with the regulator.  Shares in Coinbase plunge after U.S. securities regulator files lawsuit. The U.S. stock market regulator took legal action on Tuesday …

Floodwaters in southern Ukraine were expected to crest on Wednesday, with tens of thousands of civilians fleeing in peril from the destruction of a vast dam that both sides called an act of wartime sabotage.  Ukraine says about 42,000 are at direct risk from flooding, with many more impacted by …