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Holidays in 9 areas declared

Malacañang has issued proclamations declaring local holidays in nine areas in the country.

Ex-FDA chief cleared over Tarlac pharmacy closure

The Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Food and Drug Administration chief Nela Charade Puno of graft, which stemmed from a raid and closure by the FDA of a pharmacy and wellness center in Tarlac.

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If you thought Trump wasn't serious, look at his first appointments

A strange thing about the presidential campaign we just endured is how many people rationalized their support for Donald Trump by arguing that he wouldn't make good on some of his central promises.

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In line with efforts to attract more investments, President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act 12066, which broadens fiscal incentives and lowers the corporate income tax on certain foreign enterprises.

Wellness center sees bright medical tourism prospects

MEDICAL TOURISM TRAFFIC. A full complement of hi-tech, hi-touch healthcare specialists eagerly await medical tourists and wellness devotees.

A beacon of world-class hospital rises in Pangasinan

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Keeping a beloved son's legacy alive

The JKQ Medical and Wellness Center derived its name from Julius K. Quiambao, a beloved son of Dr. Cezar T. Quiambao, the driving force behind the hospital's creation who now serves as the chairman of its board of directors.

QC's No. 6 most wanted falls

Police arrested the No. 6 most wanted person in Quezon City on Tuesday afternoon.

Palace names new appointees

Malacañang yesterday announced new appointments in the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), finance and public works departments, as well as the Public Attorney's Office.

38,000 Makati Blu Card holders get cash incentives

Over 50,000 senior citizens continue to benefit from Makati's Blu Card program, which offers perks to enhance their quality of life, Mayor Abby Binay announced on Tuesday.

No data breach - GCash

No personal data breach occurred following the unauthorized transactions that led GCash account holders to lose funds, the e-wallet operator told the National Privacy Commission (NPC).

Vietnamese nabbed for party drugs in Pasay

A Vietnamese national was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for allegedly selling party drugs in Pasay.

Bersamin, Remulla at NBI anniversary today

The National Bureau of Investigation will celebrate today its 88th founding anniversary with events planned to recognize the NBI's nearly nine decades of service.

PNP seizes P40.3-B drugs under BBM gov't

The drug war under the administration of President Marcos has netted P40.32 billion worth of illegal drugs, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported yesterday.

DFA summons China envoy over baselines

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) summoned Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian yesterday to manifest the Philippines' protest over China's drawing of baselines around Panatag Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc.

35 school days lost in disaster-hit areas

As many as 35 school days have been lost in some areas in the country due to the impact of storms and other natural disasters, the Department of Education (DepEd) said yesterday, as it announced the rollout of remedial measures to help students cope with class disruptions.

Phl seen as test case for loss, damage fund

President Marcos sees the Philippines as a test case for the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FrLD) following the four successive tropical cyclones that hit the country in the past three weeks, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said at the 29th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Bacoor Assembly holiday declared

President Marcos has signed a measure declaring August 1 of every year a special working holiday to commemorate the promulgation of the declaration of Philippine independence.

Comelec to test ACMs for 2025 polls

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is all set for the field tests of the new automated counting machines (ACMs) to be used in the May 2025 midterm polls.

US defense chief to visit Phl

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III is scheduled to visit the Philippines again next week in what may be his farewell call on Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and his other counterparts in the Indo-Pacific Region.

Senators to PhilHealth chief: Answer inquiries respectfully

Senators yesterday called out the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) president for his manner of answering the interpellation of Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito about the agency's billions of savings while many poor Filipinos struggle to access medical services.

DMW: Gov't to assist Pinoys facing deportation in US

The Philippine government is preparing to assist the estimated 370,000 Filipinos facing possible deportation from the United States.

Storm signals up in Cagayan, Isabela as Ofel intensifies

Typhoon Ofel will make landfall over Cagayan or Isabela today as it reaches peak intensity even as another typhoon is set to enter the Philippine area of responsibility, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Go Negosyo begins search for outstanding OFW entrepreneurs

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who founded businesses in the Philippines are encouraged to share their success stories through the 2024 Inspiring Balik-Bayan Awards.

Garma returning from US

Retired police colonel and former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma \"should be on her way back\" to the Philippines after being denied entry to the United States earlier this week, according to Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez.

Senate plenary OKs P1.3-B OVP fund cut

Vice President Sara Duterte thanked the Senate for approving the proposed P733.2-million budget for her office, even though it adopted the House of Representatives' P1.3-billion cut.

Siling labuyo soars to P600 per kilo

The retail price of siling labuyo or wild chili has surged to P600 per kilo following the onslaught of tropical cyclones in the Philippines, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).