Dengue, flu-like cases up
MANILA, Philippines — Three regions have reported an increase in dengue cases, the Department of Health (DOH) reported yesterday.
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Agriculture damage due to magnitude 6.8 quake reaches P7.25 million
MANILA, Philippines — The magnitude 6.8 earthquake that struck parts of Soccsksargen on Nov. 17 has caused damage to agriculture amounting to P7.25 million.
Stop-and-go scheme enforced on EDSA
MANILA, Philippines — A stop-and-go traffic scheme is being enforced along major roads in Pasay City for two international events being held in the country, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced yesterday.
Comelec extends deadline of bids submission for 2025 automated election system
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 22) —The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has moved the deadline for the submission of bid documents for the 2025 automated election system (AES) to Dec. 12.
₱40 daily minimum wage hike OK'd in Mimaropa
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 22) — Minimum wage earners across all sectors in Mimaropa will see a ₱40 daily increase in their wages, effective Dec. 7, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Wednesday.
House, MMDA crack down on vehicles with ‘8’ plates
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have formally agreed to apprehend the drivers of vehicles bearing the protocol plate number “8.”
Sandigan to proceed with ex-LTFRB exec’s graft trial
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has ruled to continue with the trial of former Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) executive director Samuel Aloysius Jardin despite the prosecutors’ motion to withdraw the graft case.
Government launches e-Travel Customs System
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and other government agencies launched on Nov. 21 an e-Travel Customs System to digitize the data collection process for travelers arriving and departing from the country.