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Charges vs POGO workers moved to Pasig court – DOJ -

The Supreme Court (SC) has transferred to a Pasig City court the qualified trafficking charges filed against foreign nationals who worked for a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Bamban, Tarlac, according to the Department of Justice.

DOH: 404 Pinoys get HIV due to paid sex

Over 400 Filipinos have contracted the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV due transactional sex, according to the Department of Health.

MVP, Congressional Spouses tie up for cancer care center

Seed funding for a new cancer care facility at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Medical Center in Quezon City has been turned over by the Congressional Spouses Foundation Inc.(CSFI).

Observe inter-parliamentary courtesy, senator told

Two administration lawmakers reminded Sen. Joel Villanueva yesterday that while he has invoked \"tradition\" in being lenient to the budget of the Office of the Vice President, he may have forgotten about the time-tested inter-parliamentary courtesy in the bicameral Congress.

DMW to review whitelisted, blacklisted agencies

Foreign employers and recruitment agencies that are whitelisted and blacklisted are being reviewed and updated by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

DICT: Phl cybersecurity rating improves

The Philippines is advancing in cybersecurity after its rating improved in the UN Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology.

Expedite hiring of teachers - Gatchalian

With 46,703 unfilled positions in the Department of Education (DepEd), Sen.

2 LPAs may develop into typhoons

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) yesterday said it is monitoring at least two new low-pressure areas (LPAs) that may develop into typhoons.

Workers forming coalition for 2025 polls

A group of workers is actively negotiating with several political parties to form a coalition for the coming May 2025 midterm elections.

FROM GREEN LANE TO GREEN LIVING

Renewable energy projects receive a boost from BOI

EU, US reiterate opposition vs China

The European Union and the United States have reiterated their strong opposition to China's dangerous and escalatory actions against the Philippines' lawful operations in the South China Sea.

Amid probes, Senate to pass key priority measures

Despite ongoing Senate investigations into various national issues, Senate President Francis Escudero gave assurance that the legislative chamber remains committed to passing crucial laws for the benefit of the public, including priorty measures identified by the Marcos administration.

House plenary debates on P6.3-T budget begin

The Department of Finance will be the first government agency that will undergo budget deliberations today when plenary debates start on the P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 at the House of Representatives.

Trees felled by Storm Ferdie kill 6

Falling trees killed six people after Tropical Storm Ferdie (international name Bebinca) and the southwest monsoon brought strong winds and floods, officials said yesterday.

Senator backs executive session for Alice Guo

Joseph Victor Ejercito is inclined to support the request of dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo for an executive session to get more information about her bosses in what appeared to be an international crime ring.

Revised corporation code training

The Center for Global Best Practices will hold an online training program titled the 2019 Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines on Oct. 4 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. via Zoom.

SEC warns public against fake PIFA, CT Link Systems

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is alerting the public against a fake entity posing as the Philippine Investment Funds Association (PIFA) on Facebook.

Alternergy targets 500-MW capacity by 2026

Alternergy Holdings Corp.is loading up its artillery with new green energy projects within the next two years as it shoots for a 500-megawatt (MW) target.

DA urged to help lower agri input costs

Farmers, hog raises and poultry farmers are urging the Department of Agriculture to prioritize solutions that will lower the prices of vital agricultural inputs.

ABS-CBN bags license deal for Sony movies

ABS-CBN Corp. has landed a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment for the screening of Sony movies on ABS-CBN platforms.

Creative program to engage youth in agri launched Elen

An mid a decline in the number of young Filipi- nos entering rice farming, the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) has launched new initiatives to spark interest in agriculture among students.

Meralco, A-Flow team up for hyperscale power deal

Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan's Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is teaming up with A-Flow to build a 115-kilovolt switching station set for completion in December next year.

Call centers seek to address cybersecurity gaps

The Contact Center Association of the Philippines is pushing to create collective solutions to address cybersecurity threats facing information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) firms.

WTO calls for lower remittance fees

Economies still have a lot of work to do in bringing down remittance costs globally to three percent by 2030 and ensuring that the reductions translate to improvements in people's welfare, according to experts.

17 Japanese firms eye local partners

Seventeen Japanese firms are looking for partners in the Philippines to offer their technologies and products in agriculture, disaster risk reduction and environment.

Alcaraz sends French Cuppers packing

France crashed out of the Davis Cup Friday when world No.3 Carlos Alcaraz beat Ugo Humbert 6-3, 6-3 in the second rubber in Valencia with a convincing display.

Lions win despite missing 15 free throws

San Beda made up for a horrible free-throw shooting with a strangling defense as it turned back a feisty San Sebastian, 85-75, yesterday to bounce back into contention in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

Scribes to honor Bolick, Fajardo

Robert Bolick, June Mar Fajardo, and the thrilling Game 6 of the Philippine Cup finals between Meralco and San Miguel are among those to be cited in the 30th PBA Press Corps Awards Night set Sept.24 at the Novotel Manila Araneta City.

PGT resumes at Forest Hills

The Philippine Golf Tour resumes with the seventh leg the ICTSI Forest Hills Classic - on Sept.18 at the prestigious Nicklaus course.

La Salle, Ateneo rekindle old rivalry

Different status, same rivalry.