House approves on 3rd reading bill on safe nuclear energy use

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a measure that would promote safe nuclear energy use with the creation of the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM).

During the plenary session, a total…

DSWD, MisOr partnership on AICS ‘template’ for other LGUs – Gatchalian

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Misamis Oriental Governor Peter Unabia signed on Wednesday a memorandum of agreement (MOA) that aims to expand services and benefits under the department’s Assistance to…

6 ex-rebels receive P500K cash aid each

Six former rebels who have opted to re-embrace allegiance to the government and support the cause for peace and security received PHP500,000 each from the Apayao provincial government on Wednesday.

‘We did not expect this kind of amount but this wil…

EU, PH eyes completion of FTA scoping talks by end of 2023 – envoy

The Philippines and European Union (EU) are nearly finished in their scoping talks for the potential negotiation on a free trade agreement (FTA), EU Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron said Wednesday.

During the 2023 Pilipinas Conference in Maka…

NorMin public warns of ‘bumblefoot’ contamination in poultry products

The National Meat Inspection Service Regional Technical Operation Center in Northern Mindanao region (NMIS RTOC-10) has warned the public against buying poultry meat products infected with bumblefoot disease.

In a statement on Wednesday, the NMIS RT…

Aussie firms ‘paying serious attention’ to PH; economic reforms cited

Australian businesses are ‘paying serious attention’ to the Philippines, said Australian Ambassador HK Yu on Wednesday citing key economic reforms in the country.

‘They have actually seen opportunities in the broader Southeast Asia for a number of y…