Flu-like illnesses seeing uptick, says DOH
THERE has been an increase in cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILIs) in the past three to four weeks “consistent with the ongoing rainy season,” said Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa in a statement.
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Sandiganbayan affirms criminal raps vs DA exec over P133M onion scam
THE Sandiganbayan has affirmed the validity of the graft and falsification charges filed on June 28, 2024 against former Agriculture Assistant Secretary Kristine Evangelista, executives of the Food Terminal Inc (FTI), and private defendants connected to Bonena Multi-Purpose Cooperative in relation to alleged irregularities in the procurement of P133 million worth of onions in December 2022 to January 2023.
Chavez named acting PCO secretary
PRESIDENTIAL Assistant on Strategic Communications Undersecretary Cesar Chavez was appointed acting secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and took his oath before President Marcos Jr. yesterday afternoon.
DMW to run after agencies charging fees for Qatar-bound OFWs
THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will run after recruitment agencies charging fees to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) bound for Qatar.
Navy holds live-fire exercises
Philippine Navy warships, including the frigate BRP Antonio Luna, held live fire exercises in the West Philippine Sea in the South China Sea last week, the Navy’s Philippine Fleet (PF) said yesterday.
Marcoses have no ownership right over Paoay property, says SC
THE Supreme Court has declared that the Marcos family has no ownership right over a 57-hectare property in Barangay Suba, Paoay town in Ilocos Norte as it is considered part of their ill-gotten wealth.
Contractor’s P398M claim vs DPWH denied
PRIVATE contractor Foundation Specialists Inc. (FSI) has failed in its bid to collect P398.08 million plus interest from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for mobilizing manpower and equipment for a road project that was subsequently terminated.
DOLE hints at amending contractualization policies
AMID the continued presence of contractual employment in the country, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) yesterday hinted at implementing changes in existing government policies on contractualization.