Caritas PH calls for aid for Kanlaon communities
WITH Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island still under Alert Level 2, Caritas Philippines is calling on the faithful to help in assisting communities affected by the “explosive eruption” on June 3.
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House to prioritize okay of ‘25 budget
THE House of Representatives will focus on approving the proposed national budget for 2025 during the third and last regular session of the 19th Congress, Speaker Martin Romualdez said yesterday.
CHED addresses suicide prevention
THE Commission on Higher Education is set to ink an agreement today, Tuesday, with Unilab Foundation Inc. to train guidance counselors, health staff and student leaders in universities and colleges to raise awareness and help prevent suicides.
ERC urged: Stop power rate hike
SENATE deputy minority leader Risa Hontiveros yesterday pressed the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to stop power companies from charging higher electricity fees to consumers starting this month, stressing that “the Department of Energy (DOE) and power companies must not pass on the cost of their failures to consumers.”
DOH wants probe on US drive vs China’s Sinovac vaccine
THE Department of Health (DOH) yesterday said “appropriate” authorities should look into the alleged covert operation of the United States (US) to discredit the efficacy of Sinovac, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine of China, at the height of the pandemic.
Voters urged: Take note of bets breaking pre-electioneering ban
WITH some politicians now starting to air political advertisements, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) urged the public to take note of potential candidates looking to get a head start of their competitors for the May 2025 national and local polls.
DOLE issues pay rules on Eid’l Adha holiday
THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) yesterday reminded employers of the pay rules as the country observes the Feast of Sacrifice (Eid’l Adha), which has been declared a regular holiday today, Monday.
Año says POGOs a ‘national concern’
NATIONAL Security Adviser Eduardo Año yesterday said the National Security Council (NSC) does not view Philippine Gaming Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) as a national security threat that warrants the intervention of the Armed Forces.