Shoppers crowd Divisoria market in Manila on December 18, 2023, a week before Christmas. (AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health said Sunday that it has detected 18 cases of JN.1, a form of Omicron classified by the World Health Organization as a “variant of …
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The Department of Health (DOH) reported four new firework-related injuries, bringing the total to eight with all new cases being children aged eight to 12 years old. Of the new cases, three used illegal fireworks, the DOH said. The DOH also urged parents to refrain from giving fireworks to children …
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Philippine Marines with the Joint Rapid Reaction Force conduct an amphibious landing utilizing logistical navy ships to seize a scenario-based objective as part of the Balikatan joint exercises in this 2016 photo. (STAR/File) During the second visit to Manila of U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on February 2, Filipino and …
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At a Glance The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) estimated that over seven million Filipinos could have been lifted out of poverty if inflation had remained within the government’s target over the past two years. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that high inflation rate weakened the purchasing power …
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. had a meet-and-greet in Malacañang with overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) Jimmy Pacheco and Camille Jesalva who survived the attack of the Hamas group in Israel on October 7. (Released / Presidential Communications Office) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. personally met with overseas …
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People take part in a Pride march to show support for the LGBTQ community in Quezon city, suburban Manila on June 24, 2023. (AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa, File) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday signed Executive Order 51, a move that will create the Special Committee …
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (right) troops the line with Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr. (left), during the 88th founding anniversary of AFP at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Dec. 21, 2023. (Photo by AFP) The decision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. …
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Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman (File photo) MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management on Saturday assured the public of the national government’s transparent utilization of the PHP5.768 trillion budget for 2024. The DBM shall continue to ensure “sound, efficient, and effective management and utilization of government resources to achieve our country’s …
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MAKING ENDS MEET. Two elderly women tend to their merchandise at Blumentritt Market on Friday. The country’s poverty rate dropped to 22.4 percent in the first half of 2023, bringing nearly 900,000 Filipinos out of poverty, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported. Danny Pata Fewer poor seen as economy opens up …
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Photo from The President’s Official FB page. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday vetoed two provisions in the P5.768-trillion 2024 budget—the creation of a Department of Justice revolving fund and the implementation of the National Government’s Career Executive Service Development Program. Mr. Marcos said he exercised his veto power “in …
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