PhilHealth contributions untouched, Recto assures senators
MANILA: The government’s move to divert unutilized funds from government-owned-and-controlled corporations (GOCCs) will not include contributions to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Finance Secretary Ralph Recto assured senato…
OWWA assessing aid for flood-hit OFWs, kin
MANILA: An assessment is underway to determine if there are families of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have been affected by the recent massive floods that hit Metro Manila and nearby areas, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) sai…
Govt To Expedite All Pending Projects For Orang Asli In Kuala Betis – DPM Ahmad Zahid
GUA MUSANG, All pending development projects for Orang Asli in Kuala Betis will be expedited for the benefit of the community and the general public in Nenggiri, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
He said this is because th…
UP develops portable ‘designer drugs’ detector in urine
MANILA: Researchers from the University of the Philippines-Manila have developed a point-of-care testing (POCT) device that could detect selected new psychoactive substances (NPS) or “designer drugs”.
The ETox-NPS uses urine samples that allow prelim…
UTP Demonstrates PREDITACKS Technology To Combat Golden Apple Snail Infestations In Kedah
KUALA LUMPUR, Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) recently showcased its innovative PREDITACKS technology, designed to tackle the negative impact of golden apple snails on paddy yields, during a live demonstration at Kampung Bohor, Kedah.
In a state…
P192-M aid released to 2K FRs in Caraga
BUTUAN: The Department of the Interior and Local Government in the Caraga Region (DILG-13) has provided over PHP192 million worth of assistance to former communist rebels in the area since 2018, an official said Tuesday.
DILG-13 Director Ma. Loisella…
AGC Rejects Representation By Israeli Man Charged With Trafficking, Possession Of Firearms
KUALA LUMPUR, The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has dismissed the representation by Israeli man Avitan Shalom for review of the charges of trafficking and possessing firearms made against him.
Deputy public prosecutor Mohamad Mustaffa P Kunyalam…