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
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 – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday reported 550 new recoveries from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).... Read full article
MANILA – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) expects over 87,000 metric tons of bangus (milkfish) fry to be added to the local production once the 37 legislated hatcheries nationwide are completed.... Read full article
MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday said he would start talking about the May 9 elections and candidates in due time, as part of his job as the head of the country.... Read full article
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) have completed a total of 472 port projects nationwide in five years, resulting in improved connectivity and mobility across the country.... Read full article
MANILA – Citing procedural lapses, the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) granted the petition of a local importer and wholesale distributor of liquor that challenged a deficiency suit slapped by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).... Read full article
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) continues to encourage unvaccinated individuals, particularly those aged 5 to 17 years old and those eligible for boosters to get inoculated as it extended the 4th National Vaccination Days unt... Read full article
MANILA – A private firm has rolled out a youth development program focusing on children of disadvantaged families near its planned development sites nationwide as part of its advocacy to help improve learning outcomes and increase their life chances.... Read full article