Labor group seeks 1-year extension of PUV consolidation
MANILA, Philippines — The labor group Partido ng Manggagawa (PM) is seeking a yearlong extension on the consolidation deadline for public utility vehicles (PUVs).
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10-month-old baby suffers eye injury from kwitis
MANILA, Philippines — A 10-month-old boy from the National Capital Region (NCR), who suffered eye injury, was among the 114 new cases of firework-related injuries (FWRIs) reported by the Department of Health (DOH) yesterday.
Voter registration ‘likely’ resumes February
MANILA, Philippines — Voter registration for the May 2025 midterm polls could resume in early February, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Boy loses 5 fingers to firecrackers
MANILA, Philippines — A four-year-old boy in Central Luzon lost all five fingers on his right hand following a firecracker injury, the Department of Health (DOH) reported yesterday.
17 Pinoy seafarers held by Houthi rebels safe – DMW
MANILA, Philippines — All 17 Filipino seafarers taken hostage by the Houthi rebels in Yemen are safe and have contacted their families, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said yesterday.
Wage hike unlikely in 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Minimum wage earners nationwide are unlikely to enjoy another salary adjustment in the coming year, according to the Department of Labor and Employment.
More fireworks-related injuries
MANILA, Philippines — Fireworks-related injuries (FWRI) nationwide have jumped to 12 as the New Year celebrations approach, the Department of Health (DOH) reported yesterday.
COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 now in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — The new COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 that has been classified as a “variant of interest” is now in the country, according to the Department of Health (DOH).