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Pia Asserts Power Of Congress To Tax E-Cigarettes; Mulls Bill Banning The Advertising Of Said Products In The PH

Amid rising concerns in many countries about the health risks of electronic cigarettes and vapes, Senator Pia S. Cayetano reiterated that Congress has the...

Senate Panel Okays Night Differential For Gov’t Workers

The Senate Committee on Civil Service, Government Reorganization, and Professional Regulation, led by its Chairman Sen. Bong Revilla, and the Senate Committee on Finance...

Hontiveros Presses Bucor Officials On ‘Hospital Staycation Scam’

"Hospitals are not hotels for convicted druglords." Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros took to task officials from the Bureau of Corrections and the Philippine National Police...

GCash Strengthens Dominance In PH

A study showed Mynt-owned GCash as the top mobile wallet used by Filipinos for cashless transactions with 4.9 million of the 6.4 million mobile...

PH Improving Market Access To Russia, Envoy Says

Philippine Ambassador to Russia Carlos Sorreta said the government is working “aggressively” to improve the Philippines' market access to Russia, particularly on agricultural products. “Our...

PH, Japan Beef Up Cooperation In 1st Defense Industry Forum

The Philippines and Japan renewed cooperation in the field of defense during the first Philippines-Japan Defense Industry Forum held in Taguig City. “The inaugural Philippines-Japan...

Palace: De Lima Getting Fair Public Trial

Detained Senator Leila de Lima, is precisely getting a “fair public trial, as due process requires”, Malacañang said. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this comment...

DND: PAF Needs Choppers With Heavy-Lift Capability

There is an ongoing requirement for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to acquire a helicopter with heavy-lift capability, which will be used for its...

Marcos Asks Gov’t To Accelerate Land Titling In Marawi

Senator Imee Marcos urged the government to speed up the titling of lands for displaced residents of Marawi City to address the delay in...

Solon Wants Medical License Of BuCor Doctor Canceled

Senator Risa Hontiveros called for the cancelation of the medical license of New Bilibid Prison (NBP) Hospital medical officer Ursicio Cenas due to unprofessional...