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BI: Registered foreigners can now report virtually
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday said that registered foreigners in the country are now allowed to use virtual annual reports, instead of physical appearances at the bureau.
313 Metro routes still lack consolidated PUV service
MANILA, Philippines — Expect longer commuting times as jeepney units in over 300 routes in Metro Manila will be considered illegal and colorum starting Feb. 1.
Baguio mayor declares end of acute gastroenteritis outbreak
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 18)—Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Thursday declared the end of the city’s acute gastroenteritis outbreak that victimized more than 3,000 people.
DA temporarily bans imports of poultry products, birds from Japan
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 18)— The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday announced that it is imposing a temporary ban on imports of birds and poultry products from Japan after the latter reported a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) or bird flu outbreak on Nov. 28, 2023.
PCSO admits editing viral photo of lotto winner due to privacy reasons
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 18) — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Thursday admitted that the viral photo of a recent ₱43-million lotto jackpot winner was poorly edited.
700 displaced NCR transport workers avail of DOLE livelihood aid
NEARLY 700 jeepney drivers and operators in the National Capital Region (NCR) displaced by the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) have availed of the livelihood assistance package offered by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
DSWD: Taiwan's rice donation may be used for food packs during disasters
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 18) — Rice donated by Taiwan worth around ₱125 million may be used in family food packs during natural disasters, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).