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Workers condemn ‘killing’ of legislated P200 wage hike
by Mayen Jaymalin - June 13, 2025 - 12:00am
Workers yesterday took to the streets not only to commemorate Independence Day, but also to express their condemnation of the “killing” of the legislated P200 across-the-board wage increase.
Comelec mulls suspension of BSKE preparations
by Mayen Jaymalin - June 13, 2025 - 12:00am
Following the passage of a bill again extending the term of village officials, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is considering suspending some of the ongoing preparations for the scheduled Barangay and Sangguniang...
Get tested for HIV, PhilHealth members urged
by Mayen Jaymalin - June 12, 2025 - 12:00am
Amid the surging cases of human immunodeficiency virus, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. is encouraging PhilHealth members to undergo regular HIV testing and seek timely medical intervention.
UNAIDS, WHO back HIV national emergency
by Mayen Jaymalin - June 12, 2025 - 12:00am
The Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS and the World Health Organization gave their full backing to the Department of Health’s proposal to declare HIV as a public health emergency.
SOCE filing ends
by Mayen Jaymalin - June 12, 2025 - 12:00am
The filing of statements of contributions and expenditures  before the Commission on Elections ended yesterday, still with many candidates, party-list groups and political parties unable to comply with the Comelec...
Government to tighten oversight on sea cargo forwarding
by Mayen Jaymalin - June 10, 2025 - 12:00am
The government is setting up a system to regulate the sea cargo forwarding industry, in response to widespread complaints from overseas Filipino workers about delayed delivery or lost balikbayan boxes.
Satellite registration in malls set for BSKE
by Mayen Jaymalin - June 9, 2025 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is mounting satellite registration in malls, as well as other convenient private and public establishments, to encourage more qualified voters to register for the barangay and...
Labor groups urge Senate to ratify legislated wage hike
by Mayen Jaymalin - June 9, 2025 - 12:00am
Even with the impeachment trial, labor groups yesterday called on the Senate to convene the bicameral committee to reconcile and ratify the final version of the legislated hike bill.
Mother-to-child HIV transmission cases rising
by Mayen Jaymalin - June 9, 2025 - 12:00am
Transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from mother to child has increased sharply over the past years, the Department of Health (DOH) reported.
DOH to make condoms cheaper, available
by Mayen Jaymalin - June 5, 2025 - 12:00am
As the country grapples with the alarming rise in human immunodeficiency virus cases, the Department of Health  plans to distribute affordable condoms in schools and workplaces, aiming to curb unprotected sex,...
DOH warns public vs rainy season diseases
by Mayen Jaymalin - June 5, 2025 - 12:00am
With the onset of the rainy season, the Department of Health is urging the public to take precautions against dengue and other common rainy day diseases.
Comelec to hold voter registration in BARMM
by Mayen Jaymalin - June 5, 2025 - 12:00am
To prevent disenfranchisement of young voters in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reversed its earlier decision not to hold a voter registration in the...
3 Ecija minors contract mpox
by Mayen Jaymalin - June 5, 2025 - 12:00am
 Three minors in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija contracted mpox in the past three months, local health officials reported yesterday.
Comelec to allow night voter registration
by Mayen Jaymalin - June 4, 2025 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will allow night voter registration to enable more voters to participate in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) in December.
Comelec orders proclamation of Isabela town vice mayor
by Mayen Jaymalin - June 3, 2025 - 12:00am
Despite a pending disqualification complaint, the Commission on Elections has ordered the proclamation of Jeryll Respicio as vice mayor of Reine Mercedes town in Isabela.
Eastern Visayas, Soccsksargen workers get pay hike
by Mayen Jaymalin - June 3, 2025 - 12:00am
Minimum wage earners in Eastern Visayas and Soccsksargen are getting an increase in their daily take-home pay, the National Wages and Productivity Commission said.
Comelec: Random audit shows ACMs 99.99% accurate
by Mayen Jaymalin - June 3, 2025 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections on Sunday assured the public of the integrity of the May 2025 midterm polls, reporting a near-perfect accuracy rate for automated vote counting, even as it stood firmly behind two commissioners...
Comelec may extend control in 2 BARMM towns
by Mayen Jaymalin - June 2, 2025 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) may extend its direct control over two towns in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao until after the BARMM parliamentary polls are conducted in October.
Workers call for wage hike before 19th Congress ends
by Mayen Jaymalin - June 2, 2025 - 12:00am
Workers from different labor organizations are marching to Congress today to press for the immediate passage of the pending measure granting a P200 legislated across-the-board pay hike.
‘Barangay certificate not needed for voter registration’
by Mayen Jaymalin - May 30, 2025 - 12:00am
For the first time, the Commission on Elections is no longer requiring barangay certification as proof of residence for those applying for voter registration.
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