DOTr assures PH aviation’s sustained compliance with int’l standards

MANILA: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) assured the country’s continued compliance with international aviation standards towards better travel experience and cost-effective cargo transport.

During the opening of the Philippine pavilion at the…

P440-M irrigation dam to rise in Camarines Sur town

LEGAZPI CITY: A PHP440.325 million small irrigation dam will soon rise in Ragay, Camarines Sur to benefit hundreds of farmers, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Bicol said Tuesday.

National Irrigation Administration (NIA)-Bicol Regional…

Temporary halt on PhilHealth premiums for minimum wage earners sought

MANILA: Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo has filed a resolution urging the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to temporarily suspend premium contributions for all minimum wage earners pending review of benefits expansion and contributions…

House Committee of the Whole to tackle economic ‘Cha-cha’

MANILA: The House of Representatives will convene as a Committee of the Whole on Wednesday to discuss the resolution proposing amendments to certain economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution.

During the plenary session on Tuesday, the House approv…

PBBM lauded for new laws ushering new era of quality education

MANILA: Another lawmaker on Tuesday lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for signing laws that would strengthen the charter and expand the course offerings in four state-run higher educational institutions.

Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva …

Stable food prices expected in Romblon amid ample agri production

ROMBLON: The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) here forecasts a continued deceleration in the province’s inflation numbers on expectations of an ample harvest in the remainder of the first quarter.

In an interview on Tuesday, Johnny Solis, chief …

DepEd recognizes 173 partner groups supporting learners, teachers

MANILA: The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday recognized around 173 partner organizations for their support and intervention in the country’s basic education.

In a speech during the Partners’ Appreciation and Recognition ceremony at the GSIS…