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Filipinos urged to avoid illness-related jokes on April Fools’ Day

The Department of Health (DOH) cautioned Filipinos against making jokes or pranks related to illnesses or mental conditions this April Fools’ Day......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

‘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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Chinese New Year Colors Explained for Filipinos

Every Chinese New Year, Filipinos see splashes of red and yellow everywhere in the form of lanterns and envelopes full of cash. While Chinese culture is all about luck, what Filipinos should know is that good luck is not actually found in the lanterns or envelopes themselves. Rather, the luck is in the colors. Just.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Public services at risk of being weaponized in Marcos-Duterte feud, analyst says

Public services meant for marginalized Filipinos may be exploited to capture supporters amid the spat between the Marcoses and the Dutertes, a political science professor said, underscoring how the public ultimately shoulders the cost of warring political parties......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

LTFRB issues over 1,000 special permits to PUVs ahead of Holy Week

To ensure the smooth travel of Filipinos during Lenten season, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced the approval of special permits to 1,021 public utility vehicles (PUVs)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Most Filipinos reject Charter change, lifting foreign ownership restrictions

An overwhelming majority of Filipinos oppose changing the 1987 Constitution at this time, according to a new Pulse Asia Survey, with results showing Filipinos in all regions and all socio-economic classes did not support the lifting of foreign ownership restrictions in key industries......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

5 things you didn’t know Filipinos designed, invented

Be proud! At the recent opening of “Art x Design: A Special Reception of the 50 Years of Philippine Design and Beyond” exhibition in National Museum of Fine Arts, it was revealed that there are at least five things that Filipinos indeed designed and invented and have since been useful not only to Filipinos, but to humankind......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Migration boom: Filipinos studying in Canada up by 50% in 2023

More Filipinos are arriving in Canada by droves to further their education there with nearly 49,000 Filipinos holding Canadian study permits in 2023, an increase of around 50% from the previous year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

PH eyes aviation investments in Singapore Airshow 

The government aims to attract investments for the Philippines’ aviation sector at the upcoming Singapore Airshow, aiming to position the country as a travel and trading hub in Asia-Pacific and a starting point for North America, a senior official of the Department of Transportation said on Friday. Transportation Undersecretary Roberto Lim highlighted the importance of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Mac Tallo hopes for better things with MPBL return

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Time to move on. Cebuano hotshot Mac Tallo is hoping for better things with the Abra Weavers in his return to the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). The talented point guard signed with the Weavers late February, but didn’t make an announcement until earlier this week.  For Tallo, it’s a new.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Health targets will deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders

The coalition Government's commitment to five key health targets will drive better outcomes for all New Zealanders, in the concluding announcement to its 100 day plan.Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announced the targets in Whangrei, saying they represented a vigorous new direction in health from a Government determined to deliver for all New Zealanders. "These five.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Mati City, 10 municipalities in Davao Oriental suspend classes, work

Following the impact of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Northern and Southern Mindanao, local government units (LGUs) in Davao Oriental have collectively suspended classes and government and private offices. The City of Mati and 10 municipalities, including Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, and others, have issued Executive Orders in line with Presidential Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecasted moderate to heavy rains in Davao Oriental due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and LPA, posing a risk of landslides and flash floods. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Oriental and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have reported landslides in Lupon and Cateel, with ongoing clearing operations. The Bureau of Fire Protection and other government agencies have rescued families affected by flash floods in Cateel and Caraga. Franz Irag from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region confirmed that around 200 individuals or close to 500 families in Davao Region have been displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Additionally, five LGUs in the province of Davao de Oro have also declared the suspension of classes and work in both public and private offices......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

New Pinoy nurses urged to work in Philippines

The 492 new registered nurses who recently took their oath were urged to stay and work in public and private hospitals in the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

DOTr: 2.2 million more plastic cards to be delivered

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista inspected yesterday the one million delivered plastic cards to be used for the printing of driver’s licenses, at the Land Transportation Office central office in Quezon City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

DOTr: Speedy ROW resolution key to NSCR timetable

The speedy resolution of rights-of-way concerns and the resettlement of informal settlers living along the planned route of the North South Commuter Railway are crucial components for the on-time completion of the vital transportation infrastructure, the Department of Transportation said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

National agency, BARMM unite to upgrade Cotabato Airport

The Bangsamoro transportation and communications ministry and the national government’s Office for Transportation Security are together now in programs meant to modernize the Cotabato Airport......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

DOTr probes LTO chief for corruption

The Department of Transportation is investigating corruption allegations against Land Transportation Office chief Vigor Mendoza, DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

More Pinoys hopeful for better economy, quality of life

Although still less than a majority, optimism for a better economy and personal quality of life have both increased at the end of 2023, according to a survey conducted by the OCTA Research group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

LTO-7 to work closely with authorities to probe for hit-and-run victim’s death

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) said on Tuesday, February 6, that they would be working closely with the authorities in looking for the person responsible for the death of a young basketball player. In a statement sent to the media on Tuesday, LTO-7 Director Glen Galario said that.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

NBA: Tucker, Clippers forward, fined for public trade demand

Los Angeles Clippers forward P.J. Tucker was fined $75,000 by the NBA on Thursday for making public comments earlier this month about wanting to be traded to another team. The 38-year-old American made remarks to several reporters about his desire to be sent to another club before the NBA’s trade deadline a week ago. READ:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024