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Local, foreign businesses buck legislated wage hike

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 …

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DOH, WHO launch cancer program framework for 2024 to 2028

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 …

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Expressions of love

    A date at a field of flowers, multi-colored bouquets, and heart-shaped balloons are just some of the options for lovers marking Valentine’s Day today. — Santi San Juan, Danny Pata, and Manny Palmero ***** Credit belongs to: www.manilastandard.net

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Marcos thanks US gov’t for Mindanao calamity aid

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 …

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