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Lawmakers seek balance in helping workers, protecting MSMEs The House of Representatives is studying proposals for a P150 to P350 increase in minimum wage, surpassing the P100 daily hike recently passed by the Senate, Zamboanga City Rep. Manuel Jose Dalipe. “Our workers are enduring tough times, and as their representatives, …

Once operational, the Metro Manila Subway will not only enhance comfort and speed but also generate approximately P2.5 billion in daily economic benefits, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. In a briefing on Monday, Feb. 26, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the direct economic benefits, totaling P930.26 billion annually, …

(MB FILE PHOTO)  As the El Niño phenomenon continues to devastate the country, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said its impact on the Philippines’ agriculture sector has surged to P357.4 million, affecting nearly 8,000 farmers. As of February 25, the DA said the areas hit by El Niño are the …

Photo from PBBM’s Official YouTube Channel  President Marcos urged the public to study history as the country marked the 38th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. The President, in a vlog uploaded yesterday, gave the statement in response to the letter of a certain “Erica” who noted that “people, …

KADIWA POP-UP STORES. The Philippine Post Office (PHLPost) opens its first pop-up Kadiwa store at the PHLPost Mariveles in Bataan on Feb. 23, 2024. The PHLPost is set to open more Kadiwa pop-up stores in Tarlac and Olongapo in March, in support to the Department of Agriculture (DA). (Photo courtesy of …

Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and National Economic and Development Authority chief Arsenio Balisacan (PNA file photo) MANILA – National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Monday underscored the importance of updating the economic provisions in the Constitution to attract more foreign direct investments (FDI) and help achieve the Philippine Development …

Shown here is a photo taken during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent aerial inspection of the oil spill which occurred nearby Oriental Mindoro (Release/Presidential Communications Office)  MANILA, Philippines — The sinking of oil tanker MT Princess Empress in Oriental Mindoro last year caused at least P41.2 billion worth of damage …

This photo shows a picture of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla during a press briefing with reporters on Jan. 16, 2024. (Philstar.com / Ian Laqui)  MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla admitted experiencing “complications” in his immune system months after undergoing heart bypass surgery. This was revealed by …

HANDCUFFED. The blurred image of a statutory rape suspect as he was arrested by a police agent in Magdalena, Laguna on Sunday (Feb. 25, 2024). He was tagged as among Calabarzon’s “most wanted.” (Photo courtesy of Laguna Provincial Police Office) CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – An alleged child rapist who was tagged by …

A supporter holds a copy of a newspaper from February 26, 1986 in front of the People Power Monument during the 38th anniversary of the “People Power” revolution, which ousted Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s dictator father and sent the family into exile, on Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, or …