Gastroenteritis outbreak in Baguio contained – DOH
THE Department of Health (DOH) yesterday said the gastroenteritis outbreak in Baguio City has been contained less than a week after it was declared by the city government.
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No order yet for Batangas special polls – Comelec
ON the heels of the appointment of former Batangas Rep. Ralph Recto as the new secretary of the Department of Finance (DOF), the Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday said there are no plans yet to hold a special election in the 6th district of Batangas for the post he vacated.
No extension for 13th month-pay report submission: DOLE
THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is sticking to its decision giving business establishments only until yesterday, Monday, to submit compliance reports on the mandatory 13th month pay for their employees.
10 winning party-list groups not joining 2025 polls?
DESPITE successful runs in the May 2022 polls, 10 party-list organizations failed to file a “manifestation of intent to participate” in the party-list elections next year.
Deferment sought on hike of PhilHealth premium rate
THE Federation of Free Workers (FFW) yesterday called on President Marcos and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to defer the increase in the agency’s premium rate hike for this year, citing as reason the financial burden faced by Filipinos.
Comelec sets twin plebiscites in Bangsamoro
TWO plebiscites in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are set to be conducted by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in March and April.
Comelec: P12B in budget not for Cha-cha initiative
FACED with allegations from Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday belied that the P12 billion additional budget given to the agency under the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) is solely meant to fund the House of Representatives’ Charter change (Cha-cha) initiatives. In an interview, Comelec chairman George Garcia said th
Voter registration to resume February 12
ELECTIONS chairman George Garcia yesterday said voter registration activities nationwide will resume on February 12 and run until September 30.