DOH warns health workers vs gifts from pharma firms
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has reminded healthcare workers that accepting gifts from pharmaceutical companies in exchange for promoting their products is unethical.
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Gov’t tasked to ensure water for 40M Filipinos
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the government to come up with concrete strategies to ensure sufficient water supply for at least 40 million Filipinos lacking access to potable water, Malacañang said on Tuesday.
NSC: Aerial resupply mission in West Philippine Sea eyed
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is exploring aerial supply missions to Filipino troops at Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, a top security official said on Tuesday.
Green groups wary as gov’t partners with gas giants for VIP protection
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Tuesday announced a partnership with the country’s three largest conglomerates to protect and conserve the Verde Island Passage (VIP), a move met with concern due to the companies’ gas projects in the area.
Marcos: No water cannons for Philippine ships in WPS
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejected a proposal to equip Philippine ships patrolling the West Philippine Sea with water cannons in response to China's aggressive actions against the country's vessels.
Groups file complaint against Manila Bay reclamation, dredging projects
MANILA, Philippines — Fishers and environmentalists on Monday filed a complaint against the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources over reclamation and dredging projects in Manila Bay.
DFA: No deals made with China over Ayungin Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) maintained the Philippines has not made any deals with China concerning the Ayungin Shoal after Beijing claimed that Manila had agreed on a "new model" for handling their territorial dispute.
PAGASA: Up to two cyclones likely in Philippines this May
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines may see up to two tropical cyclones develop or enter its area of responsibility this May, the state weather bureau said on Wednesday as unusually hot weather continues to grip the country.
Marcos vows opportunities, empowerment for Filipino workers on Labor Day
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday promised a future brimming with opportunities, where every worker is valued and empowered.