Labor group seeks 1-year extension of PUV consolidation
MANILA, Philippines — The labor group Partido ng Manggagawa (PM) is seeking a yearlong extension on the consolidation deadline for public utility vehicles (PUVs).
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DOH logs fewer COVID-19 cases during holidays
MANILA, Philippines — Only a few new COVID cases were recorded during the holidays, according to the Department of Health (DOH), as it denied reports that a new wave of the coronavirus was sweeping Metro Manila.
New Year-related injuries climb to 585
MANILA, Philippines — At least 585 injuries related to the New Year revelry have been recorded by the Department of Health (DOH) as of yesterday.
Japan plane collision: What we know
TOKYO, Japan — Five people on a coast guard plane died after it was hit by a Japan Airlines Airbus A350 coming in to land, but all 379 people on the airliner were evacuated.
Specific group of older people set to miss out on new State Pension pay rates starting in April
Millions of people claiming their State Pension can look forward to a bumper income boost this year when payments rise by 8.5 per cent from April 8, 2024. Under the wages growth measure of the Triple Lock policy, those on the full New Sate Pension can expect an annual increase of £902, while those on the full Basic (or Old) State Pension will see an uplift of £692).
Morente signs with Petro Gazz
MANILA, Philippines -- Roughly a week after leaving the PLDT High Speed Hitters, Mich Morente has found her new home.
DOH: Close to half of ‘cracker victims minors
NEARLY half of the victims of firecrackers during the New Year revelry were minors or those aged 18 and below, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
CA reverses Duterte dismissal of PNP general
MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals (CA) has reversed the decision of former president Rodrigo Duterte to dismiss from service former National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Maj. Gen. Joel Pagdilao over the general’s supposed failure to curb the proliferation of illegal drugs.