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Workers are seen performing their duties at a constructi site in Taguig on February 7, 2024./Ernie Penaredondo  MANILA, Philippines — With its “limited fiscal space,” the government is unlikely to find the resources to subsidize minimum wage earners, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said yesterday, as she warned that pushing through …

(File photo) MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday urged National Food Authority (NFA) officials being investigated over the alleged improper sale of NFA buffer stock rice at a subsidized price to take a voluntary leave of absence (LOA). In a statement, Laurel said the concerned officials should …

MANILA— The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has reminded overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that the processing of end-of-service benefits (ESB) has been formally transferred to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). For OFWs in the Middle East whose employment has recently ended, or beneficiaries or next-of-kin of a deceased OFW, …

The worst of El Niño has yet to come, state weather forecasters warned yesterday, noting that temperatures could soar to as high as 40 degrees Celsius once the Amihan season ends this month. The state weather bureau said the heat index, also known as the discomfort index, can go even …

President Marcos lauded the dedication of the locals of Basilan, saying their dedication transformed the province from one that is tainted by violence and terrorism to an epicenter of peace. ARMS DESTRUCTION — President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. takes a look at one of the surrendered firearms which would eventually …

A bushfire hit a large portion of Santo Tomas in Tuba, Benguet on Feb. 7, 2024. (The STAR / Andy Zapata)  La Trinidad, Benguet — A lawmaker is calling on the House of Representatives to probe the government’s capability in combatting forest fires following the series of forest fires in …

The Ice Age began 2.58 million years ago and ended 11,700 years ago. During this period, the world experienced several glacial and interglacial events, which resulted in changes in human behavior to adapt to the rapidly changing environment. Years of research led to a discovery that proved the human activity …

AUSSIE ADDRESS. President Marcos addresses the Australian House of Representatives at the Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday. AFP with PPO Pool  Canberra—President Marcos told Australia’s parliament the Philippines was on the “frontline” of a battle for regional peace Thursday as he urged Canberra to join forces in facing the …

The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines launched its event titled, Trade & Connect: Concrete Investments: A Look into the Philippine Infrastructure Industry on Feb. 28, 2024 in Dusit Thani Manila. The event provided an overview of the infrastructure sector and investment opportunities in the Philippines. Keynote speakers and panelists include Deputy Executive …

OATH OF ALLEGIANCE. ”Michael” and “Gian”, a couple who established a family while on the mountains fighting against the government, recite their oath of allegiance administered by former PNP chief Camilo Cascolan in 2020 at Camp Dangwa, La Trinidad, Benguet. The two surrendered to be able to give their eight-month-old …