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August 16, 2024

DOH: Lepto cases rise further

The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a further increase in leptospirosis cases, with the elderly accounting for the majority of patients.

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DOF revisits MUP pension reform

The Department of Finance (DOF) is again considering reforms in the pension system of military and other uniformed personnel (MUP) as the budget proposal for the sector next year could rise by over 60 percent.

1 min

PSA reviews poverty, food thresholds

The methodology for coming up with thresholds used by the government to determine poverty will be adjusted in 2025, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said, with the current food threshold deemed insufficient.

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Charges eyed in Phl over Smartmatic case

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing separate charges in the Philippines against those involved in the alleged bribery and money laundering case filed in the United States related to the 2016 Philippine elections.

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SC to Palace, Congress: Comment on PhilHealth fund transfer

The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered lawmakers and concerned executive officials to comment on a petition seeking to block the infection policy Palace asks SC: Junk petition vs rice tariff cut pounding of P89.90 billion in \"excess funds\" from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth).

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Long weekend for Ninoy Aquino, Nat'l Heroes' Days

It will be a long weekend next week as President Marcos yesterday moved the commemoration of the assassination of opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr. from Aug. 21 to Aug. 23, a Friday, to provide for a longer weekend and to promote domestic tourism.

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DICT says eGov app 'safe and sound' amid attempted hacking

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)'s eGov super app and e-LGU portal were not affected by the attempted hack on the promotional website set up for the app and portal.

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WHO declares mpox global health emergency

The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the mpox surge in Africa a global public health emergency, sounding its highest possible alarm over the worsening situation.

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'CCG not enforcing fisheries law'

The China Coast Guard (CCG) is not interested in enforcing fisheries laws if potential violators are Chinese - at least judging from its treatment of maritime militia vessels, which were spared from routine inspection at sea, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela said yesterday.

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PNP files murder raps vs 2 ex-cops, 3 others

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EDSA-Kamuning flyover's southbound lane reopens

The EDSA-Kamuning flyover's southbound lane was reopened to motorists yesterday after more than three months of repair.

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P15,000 monthly sought for fishers hit by oil spill

Fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas Pamalakaya) yesterday pushed for P15,000 in monthly subsidy for each fisherman displaced by the sinking of oil tankers in Bataan.

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'No indemnification for ASF vaccine program violators'

Hog raisers found violating the conditions provided under the government's African swine fever (ASF) vaccination program will not receive any indemnification, according to the Department of Agriculture.

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Zelensky: Ukraine has 'advanced well' in Russia's Kursk

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said yesterday that Ukrainian troops had advanced well” in Russia’s Kursk region, as Kyiv’s biggest cross-border attack stretched into a second week.

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Twins killed in Gaza strike while father registered their birth

Mohammed Abu al-Qumsan had just collected the birth certificates of his three-day-old twins when he received the news: his Gaza apartment had been bombed, killing the babies and their mother.

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Wahing, Gaccion primed for JPGT Match Play

Simon Wahing boosted his preparations for the upcoming ICTSI Junior PGT Match Play Championship, winning the boys' 16-18 age category by six over Cliff Nuñeza and John Rey Oro despite an 80 at the close of the Mindanao Series 4 here yesterday.

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YULO READY TO SHARE, TEACH

Carlos Yulo etching history in the Paris Olympics is just the beginning.

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BSP ends standstill with 25-bp rate cut

Remolona said headline inflation is projected to trend downward within the government's two to four percent target this year despite the uptick in July.

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GT Capital sustains growth in earnings

GT Capital Holdings Inc., the listed holding company of the Ty Group, delivered higher earnings in the first half, driven by the record-high net income of its banking arm and robust vehicle sales from its automotive business.

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Converge hikes revenue target as 6-month profit jumps by 23%

Broadband specialist Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has raised its growth forecast for the year with internet demand going up, expecting revenue to climb by as much as 14 percent.

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