Press Release - Sen. Robin: Workplace Sexual Harassment Legislation Should Zero In on 'Power Play'
Legislation to curb sexual harassment in the workplace should zero in on the so-called power play, Sen. Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla said Thursday.
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China's underwhelming data dampens hope of economic recovery
BEIJING, China — Chinese industrial production growth slowed in July while unemployment rose, official data showed Thursday, highlighting an uneven recovery in the world's second-largest economy despite recent government measures to try to stimulate expansion.
Press Release - Cayetano bats for faster, more transparent gov't services with e-governance bill
The move towards a fully digital government took a significant step forward on Wednesday with the formal filing of the Committee Report consolidating Senate Bills on e-governance, led by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano.
Press Release - Cayetano pushes for streamlined ayuda distribution
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday pushed for a more efficient approach to distributing government aid, saying administrative costs are eating up on the funds instead of benefitting Filipinos in need.
South Korean sniffer dog searches for post-Olympic bedbugs
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea said it had deployed its first sniffer dog trained to detect bedbugs to prevent a possible infestation as athletes return from the Paris Olympics.
Japan set to lift 'megaquake' warning
TOKYO, Japan — Japan will lift its week-old "megaquake" warning later Thursday if there is no further major seismic activity, the disaster management minister said.
B’laan farmers get free insurance for their coconut farms
A total of 476 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) of the B'laan tribe, from Bacong, Tulunan, were provided with free insurance coverage under the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) in Cotabato province.