The STAR Cover (July 25, 2024)
The STAR Cover (July 25, 2024)
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DOH lists medicines under price freeze in 'Carina'-hit areas
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health on Friday notified the public about the types of medicines covered by the government's price freeze on essential items in areas hit by Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon.
Additional funds needed for "efficient and inclusive' internet connectivity – DICT
MANILA, Philippines – With Congress readying its concerned committees for the budget deliberations starting next month, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is asking lawmakers to allocate more funds that could sustain the implementation of the National Broadband Program (NBP).
Price freeze in effect in Metro Manila – DTI
MANILA, Philippines — A price freeze on basic goods is being implemented in Metro Manila, following the declaration of a state of calamity due to Super Typhoon Carina.
DFA urged: Give details of pact with China
SENATORS urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to provide details of the provisional arrangement agreed upon by the Philippines and China to manage their differences in the South China Sea or West Philippine Sea (WPS).
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[SPLIT News Alert] Marcos Jr. sees prices of basic goods to stabilize soon
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed confidence Monday (July 22, 2024) that prices of basic commodities would stabilize as the number of hectares of farmlands awarded to beneficiaries of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) under his administration increased by more than three-fold compared to his predecessor.