DOLE: Minimum wage hike in regions outside NCR likely within 2024

MANILA: Workers in regions outside Metro Manila may expect a raise in their daily take-home pay within the year.

This, as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday revealed the schedules of consultations for regions about to release …

P3.4-M ‘shabu’ seized from CAFGU militiaman in Lanao Sur

Authorities arrested an active member of the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) and seized PHP3.4 million worth of shabu during an entrapment operation in Tamparan, Lanao del Sur, on Tuesday afternoon.

Director Gil Cesario Castro of the …

Trafficking raps filed vs.16 foreigners, Filipino after Cebu POGO raid

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Central Visayas on Wednesday filed human trafficking charges against 16 foreign nationals and a Filipino after last week’s raid of a Philippine offshore gaming operation (POGO) hub in Lapu-Lapu City.

Law…

Trafficking raps filed vs.16 foreigners, Filipino after Cebu POGO raid

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Central Visayas on Wednesday filed human trafficking charges against 16 foreign nationals and a Filipino after last week’s raid of a Philippine offshore gaming operation (POGO) hub in Lapu-Lapu City.

Law…

PH bags 8 major tourism awards; ‘Love’ slogan feted

MANILA: The Philippines bagged eight major tourism wins, including the best luxury island destination for Boracay, in the Asia category of the prestigious 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA).

The WTA Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony held at the City of Dr…

PH bags 8 major tourism awards; ‘Love’ slogan feted

MANILA: The Philippines bagged eight major tourism wins, including the best luxury island destination for Boracay, in the Asia category of the prestigious 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA).

The WTA Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony held at the City of Dr…

Senate ratifies bill promoting mental health in basic educ

MANILA: The Senate ratified on Wednesday the bicameral conference committee report on the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act which aims to enhance learners’ access to mental health services.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, who aut…