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Pagcor profit soars to P6.82 billion in 2023
Earnings of state-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. surged by more than 50 percent to nearly P7 billion last year as the gambling sector bounced back and exceeded pre-COVID levels......»»
113,000 adverse effects of immunization recorded
Nearly three years since COVID-19 vaccines became available in the country, over 113,000 reports of adverse effects following immunization were recorded by the Food and Drug Administration......»»
Omega Sports Promotions aims to revive Cebu’s glory days in boxing
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu’s very own Omega Boxing Gym eyes to bring back Cebu’s former glory in boxing. Once hailed as the ‘Boxing Mecca of the Philippines,’ Cebu was a prime venue for world title bouts and top-notch fight cards. However, the Covid-19 pandemic happened. Today, Cebu’s once vibrant boxing scene is slowly getting back.....»»
‘No tax breaks for eco-zone work-from-home firms’
Work-from-home setups of business enterprises in economic zones should no longer get tax incentives under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act as the public health emergency status for COVID-19 has already been lifted, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla clarified in a legal opinion......»»
Increasing cases of COVID, flu, and RSV in Los Angeles County following the conclusion of the holiday season
Title: Spike in Illnesses in Los Angeles County Following Holiday Season Los Angeles County, CA – Public health officials are warning residents of a concerning.....»»
Marcos to diplomats: Economy has recovered from pandemic
The Philippines has recovered from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and external conflicts, President Marcos said yesterday, as he called on members of the diplomatic community to work together to achieve peace and prosperity......»»
Colorado Alert: Flu, COVID, and RSV Outbreaks Widespread – Stay Informed with The Daily Guardian
Title: Respiratory Viruses Circulate in Colorado Amidst Winter Season, Hospitalizations Remain Manageable Date: [Insert Date] Byline: [Author Name] In a typical winter season, Colorado experiences.....»»
Lawmaker urges agencies to enact ordinances vs SOGIE-based discrimination
A House lawmaker has called on local government units to enact ordinances that would protect LGBTQ persons against discrimination based on four existing laws that focus on safe spaces and protection from sexual abuse......»»
UP urged to offer nursing program in Mindanao campus
To address the critical shortage of nurses in the country, a House lawmaker has urged the University of the Philippines to introduce a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at its Mindanao unit......»»
Lagman hopeful Senate leadership change may benefit economic Cha-cha
Latest developments in the Senate could bring about changes in the way the House of Representatives-approved economic Charter change (Cha-cha) bill will fare, which may also be passed by the senators within the year, an independent opposition lawmaker hinted......»»
House panel considering monthly pension for retired Olympians
The House youth and sports committee on Wednesday considered a legislation that would provide retired Filipino olympians with a lifetime monthly pension of at least P15,000 — an amount that a lawmaker said would honor the athletes’ lifetime of “perseverance and sacrifice.”.....»»
‘Safeguards in place in rice tariff amendments’
An administration lawmaker said the porposed amendments on the Rice Tariffication Law would have “safeguards” in restoring the power of the National Food Authority to help stabilize the price of rice in the market......»»
‘Ad industry’s self-regulation to remain despite Cha-cha’
A lawmaker yesterday allayed fears of some sectors that the proposed economic provisions in the Constitution will remove self-regulation and editorial independence in the advertising industry......»»
‘Allow ordinary motorists on EDSA busway during off-peak hours’
A former party-list lawmaker is calling on President Marcos to allow ordinary motorists to use the left-most lane along EDSA, which has been devoted for buses, during off-peak hours of the day......»»
SC grants protection writ for ex-Bayan Muna solon, declares ‘red-tagging’ threatens life, liberty, security
In a 39-page decision dated July 4, 2023, the high court declared that associating red-tagging and guilt by association jeopardizes a person’s fundamental rights to life, liberty, or security, setting aside the ruling of the Iloilo Regional Trial Court (RTC) in dismissing the former lawmaker’s amparo petition. .....»»
Finish infrastructure projects during dry season – lawmaker
Executive departments and government agencies should take advantage of the hot and dry season to finish their infrastructure projects, House committee on appropriations chair and Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co said yesterday......»»
Solon to VP Duterte: Show some decency, resign from DepEd
MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker has urged Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte to resign from her post as the chief of the Department of Education (DepEd). In a statement on Friday evening, Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua asserted that “it is time for accountability for VP Sara Duterte and the Duterte family.”.....»»
Admin critics urged: Spare armed services from politics amid withdrawal calls for Marcos
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año called on administration detractors to keep the armed services out of political maneuvering after a lawmaker urged the military to withdraw its support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr......»»
Speaker seeks expanded Balikatan, appeals for increased US aid
Speaker Martin Romualdez asked his lawmaker-counterparts in US Congress for an expansion of joint military exercises in the Philippines and also sought an increased US foreign military financing......»»
Chinese influx near EDCA sites needs probing – lawmaker
The sudden “aggressive influx” of Chinese nationals near sites of the Philippines-US Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement should be a cause for concern for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Bureau of Immigration (BI), according to a congressman......»»