House pushes bill protecting women, kids vs. e-violence

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A bill seeking to protect women and children from all forms of electronic violence hurdled second reading approval at the House of Representatives.

During Tuesday's plenary session, the chamber...

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Taal Volcano's alert status lowered to level 3

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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Sunday lowered the status of the Taal Volcano to Alert Level 3 from Alert Level 4.

In its 8 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine...

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Duterte signs law on higher taxes on alcohol, e-cigarettes

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President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a measure raising taxes on alcohol beverages and electronic cigarettes, Malacañang announced on Thursday.

“The sin tax law has been approved,”...

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Voter registration for 2022 polls resumes Jan. 20

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The registration of voters for the May 2022 national and local elections will resume this month, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Friday.

In a statement, the poll body said the...

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Gov't agencies may issue ‘flexitime’ rules: CSC

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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Tuesday called on government agencies to review their internal rules on working hours and consider their employees’ situation when traveling to work.

“Certain...

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PRRD approves gratuity pay for JO, contractual gov’t workers

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President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the grant of gratuity pay of job order and contractual government workers for last year in recognition of their hard work.

Duterte signed Administrative...

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Nograles itinalagang Anti-Hunger Czar

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Inatasan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte si Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles na pamunuan ang Task Force on Zero Hunger ng gobyerno, isang inisyatibong naglalayong supilin ang kagutuman at kamtin ang...

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Precautionary evacuation urged as Taal Volcano spews ash

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An increased steaming activity was observed in Taal Volcano on Sunday prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) to raise its alert status from Alert Level 1 to...

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