Duterte signs law imposing heftier fines for sexual harassment

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President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a bill which will impose heftier penalties for gender-based sexual harassment including catcalling and wolf-whistling in public spaces.

Duterte signed...

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PRRD signs law granting 20% fare discount to students

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Like senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs), students will now be granted a 20 percent discount on all public utility vehicles as long as they present their school IDs.

This after...

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PH constantly advancing workers' welfare: DOLE

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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday reiterated that the government continues to implement programs aimed at advancing the rights of workers.

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III...

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PCCI to donate P1-M to 22 rescued fishermen

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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) on Sunday committed to helping the 22 fishermen who were abandoned after their fishing boat was allegedly hit by a Chinese vessel in the...

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Village chiefs urged to be vigilant vs. investment scams

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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to issue a department order (DO) directing barangays officials to monitor and report investment schemes in their areas to prevent...

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Protect life at sea, PH asks IMO states after Reed Bank incident

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The Philippine government on Saturday asked the international community to protect life at sea in cases of maritime distress following the collision between a Chinese vessel and a Filipino fishing...

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Voter registration resumes in August: Comelec

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Filipinos who would like to register as voters may apply beginning August, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Friday.

Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said voter registration will be...

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We did nothing provocative: Pinoy fishing boat capt.

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The captain of the San Jose, Occidental Mindoro-based F/B Gem-Ver on Friday maintained that he and his crew were minding their own business when a reported Chinese fishing vessel appeared out of...

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