Workers demand wage hike anew
MANILA, Philippines — With just a few days before Labor Day, hundreds of workers from trade unions yesterday gathered to form stronger ties and demand a legislated wage increase.
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Losing party-lists to be barred from 2025 polls
MANILA, Philippines — Party-list organizations that lost in the past two elections are to be barred from participating in the May 2025 polls.
SC: Comelec erred in junking DQ vs Cagayan governor
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) gravely abused its discretion when it dismissed a disqualification petition filed in 2022 against then gubernatorial candidate and now Cagayan Gov. Manuel Mamba, according to the Supreme Court (SC).
Comelec to proceed with Miru deal for 2025 polls
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec)’s contract for the lease of automated counting machines with Miru Systems remains valid despite the Supreme Court (SC) ruling favoring technology provider Smartmatic.
3 Pinoys die in UAE flooding
MANILA, Philippines — Three Filipinos died in the severe flooding in the United Arab Emirates, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported yesterday.
Pertussis cases up in 6 regions
MANILA, Philippines — Pertussis cases have continued to increase in six regions, according to the Department of Health.
P23.4 billion COVID-19 allowance claims still unpaid
MANILA, Philippines — At least P23.4 billion is still needed to pay the allowance of health workers who served during the COVID pandemic, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
4 Pinoys among crew of ship seized by Iran
MANILA, Philippines — Four Filipino seafarers are among those on board the container ship MSC Aries seized by Iranian forces on Saturday, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has confirmed.