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SMC gets gov’t approval for Pasig River Expressway project
MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has secured a greenlight from the Philippine government for its Pasig River Expressway (PAREX) project, more than a year since it was proposed. SMC...
View ArticleDOTr assures no toll fee increase to be implemented amid pandemic
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Tuesday assured motorists that there will be no toll increase on expressways amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. DOTr...
View ArticleDagdag operational capacity, hirit ng ilang restaurant owners sa Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines – Nananawagan ang ilang may-ari ng restaurants sa Metro Manila na taasan pa ang antas ng pinapayagang operational capacity upang makabawi naman sila mula sa matinding pagkalugi....
View ArticlePhilippines lists 15,592 new COVID-19 cases
MANILA, Philippines – The number of COVID-19 cases recorded in the Philippines since the pandemic started has reached 2,417,419 on Wednesday after 15,592 more infections were logged. The Department of...
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No nasal sprays yet against COVID-19, FDA says
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday said that nasal sprays have not been proven effective yet in preventing COVID-19 infection. FDA director-general...
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Granular lockdowns effective in curbing COVID-19 transmission — MMDA
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) sees the implementation of granular lockdowns as effective in addressing COVID-19 transmissions. According to MMDA Chairman...
View ArticleSenate panel questions P100B worth of unimplemented projects in 2021 budget
MANILA, Philippines—The Senate finance subcommittee on Wednesday (September 22) questioned the P100 billion-worth of unimplemented projects. During Wednesday’s virtual hearing of the panel, Senator...
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PH police receives anti-terrorism equipment, vehicles from US
MANILA, Philippines – The United States Embassy has turned over various police equipment to the Philippine National Police (PNP). The PNP said it has received the donated equipment and vehicles which...
View ArticleDuterte signs law on POGO tax
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a bill seeking to set up a tax regime for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), Malacañang said on Thursday. Presidential...
View ArticlePH logs 17,411 new COVID-19 cases; active tally down to 165K
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines on Thursday listed 17,411 new COVID-19 infections, pushing its nationwide tally of recorded cases to 2,434,753. The Department of Health (DOH) said the latest...
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Manila declares tax amnesty
MANILA, Philippines—The Manila local government on Thursday (September 23) announced a tax amnesty from October through December. Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso signed Ordinance No. 8773...
View ArticlePH gov’t eyes vaccinating up to 90% of Filipinos before 2022 polls
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government is looking to vaccinate up to 90 percent of the country’s population against COVID-19 by February 2022 in preparation for the May elections. National...
View ArticleLapid files bill seeking paid quarantine leave benefits for qualified workers
MANILA, Philippines—A bill seeking paid quarantine leave benefits for qualified workers in the public and private sector has been filed in the Senate. The proposed measure, filed by Senator Manuel...
View ArticleDuterte asks PNP, AFP to deploy medical personnel to hospitals needing more...
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to prepare for the deployment of their medical personnel to...
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Meralco to resume service disconnection activities in NCR
MANILA, Philippines—The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will resume disconnection activities in the National Capital Region (NCR) following the placement of the region under the new GCQ with alert...
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COMELEC to suspend issuance of voter’s certification from Sept. 27-30
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) on Thursday announced it will suspend the issuance of voter’s certification in all Offices of the Election Officer (OEO) from Sept. 27 to 30 to devote the last...
View ArticleAgriculture group complains of lost income due to low market price of palay
MANILA, Philippines — Farmers have been losing a significant amount of income because the price of palay has become so low. This is what the agriculture group, Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura...
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Filipino household workers not yet covered by labor reforms in Saudi Arabia —...
MANILA, Philippines – The government is in talks with the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) as regards cooperation on the welfare and benefits of Filipino household workers there,...
View ArticleCOVID-19 vaccines administered in PH now at 43 million – Palace
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has so far administered a total of 43,088,582 COVID-19 doses since the vaccination program was rolled out in March, Malacañang said Friday. During a televised...
View ArticlePositive COVID-19 antigen test results now included in case count – IATF
MANILA, Philippines – The number of individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 through rapid antigen tests will now be included in the Philippines’ case count, Malacañang said Friday. In a televised...
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