MANILA – Senator Panfilo Lacson on Monday said he will push for a free Covid-19 testing program as it should be a part of the public services offered by the government... Read full article
MANILA – The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) launched on Wednesday a center for radiation research, a field that could be pivotal in developing radiation safety standards and in assuring the safety of nuclear workers and the public... Read full article
MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday signed into law a measure amending the Public Service Act (PSA), allowing up to 100 percent foreign ownership of public services in the country.... Read full article
MANILA – Vaccine Expert Panel member Dr. Rontgene Solante on Wednesday said booster shots can provide fully vaccinated individuals an added protection against the highly transmissible BA.2 variant of the Omicron coronavirus strain.... Read full article
MANILA – The Philippines’ long-term prospects remain positive, a Department of Finance (DOF) economic bulletin said after noting the recovery of foreign direct investments (FDIs) in the first half of the year.... Read full article
MANILA – For the third time this month, a lone bettor bagged the PHP15-million jackpot prize during Tuesday night's draw of the Super Lotto 6/49, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said Wednesday.... Read full article
MANILA – Universal Robina Corp. (URC), one of the country’s largest food and beverage companies, has kicked off a slew of initiatives to collect, recover, and divert plastic waste as part of its overall goal to achieve plastic neutrality.... Read full article
BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Agriculture in Caraga (DA-13) has declared 13 local government units (LGUs), including 12 island municipalities, rabies-free.... Read full article
MANILA – Three Philippine islands have landed a spot in the annual Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) readers' choice awards for top islands to visit this 2021.... Read full article