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DOH: Leptospirosis cases show continuous decline
MANILA, Philippines — Leptospirosis cases in the country fell 46% over a two-week period in September, suggesting that the surge in infections may be easing, according to a report by the Department of Health (DOH). The…
Witness: P10M allegedly offered for each recantation by ‘maleta boys’
MANILA, Philippines — A purported bagman turned witness told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Tuesday that P10 million were allegedly offered for each recantation by the remaining “maleta boys.” Christopher Esquivel…
Agriculture Beyond Farming: 5 Business Opportunities for Filipinos
MANILA, Philippines — The agriculture industry in the Philippines is gaining attention as the government seeks to attract $57.4 million in investments during the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum hosted by the Food and…
Cloudy Wednesday with rain showers expected in most parts of PH
(Satellite image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — The northeasterly wind flow and the easterlies, or warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, may affect most of the country on Wednesday, Oct. 14, the state weather bureau…
QC disbands Task Force Disiplina after enforcer kills 3 teens
MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City has abolished its Task Force Disiplina effective Tuesday and ordered its members to undergo strict background checks, neuropsychological examinations, and drug testing before they can…
Cardinal Tagle to preside over Mass on Wednesday as Pope Leo recovers from surgery
Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle will preside over a Mass in St. Peter"s Square on Wednesday, October 14, in place of Pope Leo XIV, as the pontiff recovers from surgery and a subsequent hospital stay.
Pag-IBIG, BCDA to build worker housing in New Clark City
MANILA, Philippines — The national government plans to develop housing on state-owned land in New Clark City, covering about 14 hectares, through a new partnership between the Pag-IBIG Fund and the Bases Conversion and…
Court lifts sub judice rule on dropped impeachment articles
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court lifted on Tuesday the sub judice rule on impeachment articles I, III and IV, pertaining to Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged misuse of confidential funds, bribery…
New HVAC training center opens as El Niño raises the stakes for cooling efficiency
The Philippines’ growing need for reliable cooling extends beyond homes and offices. As the country braces for a strong to very strong El Niño expected to persist into the first half of 2027, according to PAGASA…
Differences don’t make government, media adversaries, says Marcos
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told the members of the press that differences of opinion with government officials do not make them adversaries. Marcos made the remark during the oath-taking…
