FDA warns Pinoys vs. health products submerged in floodwaters

MANILA: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday reminded consumers anew not to purchase or use health products that have been submerged in floodwaters.

Massive flooding and prolonged power disruptions affected the National Capital Region an…

Bursa Malaysia Stages Comeback On Bargain Hunting, CI Up 2.46 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Bursa Malaysia staged a swift comeback to close higher on Tuesday, driven by bargain hunting, amid a recovery in most regional peers after facing a global stock-market rout in the previous session, said a dealer.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 reb…

PH monitors rising tensions in Israel, Iran, Lebanon

MANILA: The Philippines is closely monitoring the situation of Filipinos in Israel, Lebanon and Iran as the region braces for a potential escalation of conflict after the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran last week, the Dep…

LZS Simplifies Medical Assistance For Asnaf In Selangor Via Digitisation

SHAH ALAM, The Selangor Zakat Board (LZS) has entered into a cooperation agreement with MEDKAD Sdn Bhd to leverage a digital initiative that enhances medical assistance and streamlines the zakat application process.

LZS chief executive officer Mohd …

GDP per capita exceeds pre-pandemic level by over 10%: Balisacan

MANILA: National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the country’s latest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita has surpassed the pre-pandemic level by more than 10 percent, thanks to government’s programs to s…

Act 333: Govt Proposes Sterner Action For Drug-using Drivers – Loke

GOMBAK, The government proposes to amend Section 45A under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) for the offence of driving under the influence of drugs even if it does not cause an accident.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said this propo…

4 state-of-the-art computer labs to boost learning in Angeles schools

ANGELES: The Angeles City government on Tuesday opened state of the art computer laboratories in four public schools, which are now available for students’ use and expected to boost their learning.

City Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr., along with 1st distr…