MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday hailed the decision of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to adjust the list of holidays and non-working days in 2023 to allow more long weekends that could lead to a robust tourism industry.... Read full article
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año on Friday said small retail stores (sari-sari stores) could secure authorization from the Food and Drug Administration to sell over-the-counter (OTC) medicines.... Read full article
MANILA – As part of its overall response to Typhoon Odette, the United States government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional PHP17.5 million (USD350,000) to support ecosystem and community recovery... Read full article
MANILA – The Canadian government is donating 837,000 respirator face masks valued at PHP136 million to the Department of Health (DOH) in support of health care workers who lead the battle against the coronavirus pandemic.... Read full article
MANILA – As the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) becomes more aggressive in the regulation of fishery resources, a Central Luzon town passed an ordinance which the agency recognized as a model for other fishing municipalities.... Read full article
Spending less on vacation doesn't mean sacrificing fun or relaxation; it just requires a bit of planning and creativity. Here are some tips to help you save money while still enjoying your time away:... Read full article
MANILA – The Office of the Presidential Spokesperson (OPS) on Monday warned the public against scammers offering unauthorized medical bonds or medical insurance.... Read full article
MANILA – The Indian government is opening 50 defense training slots for the Philippines in 2023 under its flagship development initiative, the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program.... Read full article
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The chief of the Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC) on Wednesday urged the public to strictly comply with health protocols, stressing that the spike in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases here has overburdened the already...... Read full article
MANILA – The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently inked a landmark memorandum of agreement to provide clients a more efficient, secure, hassle-free and reliable online payment system of customs duties ... Read full article