Gatchalian seeks stronger vape tax, enforcement to fight smuggling and youth access
MANILA (May 20) – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged higher excise taxes on tobacco and vape products amid rising smuggling and increased use among adolescents....
Senior Citizens with 2022 and older IDs still eligible for subsidy — OSCA
DAVAO CITY (May 19) – The Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) has assured that senior citizens holding OSCA IDs issued in 2022 or...
DOH: No cause for alarm over COVID-19 spike in parts of Southeast Asia
Department of Health (Philippines)
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday assured the public that there is no cause for alarm following reports of a...
New OWWA Chief vows to prioritize OFW Health and Education Programs
Presidential Communications Office
MANILA (May 17) -- Newly appointed Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Administrator Patricia Yvonne Caunan announced on Saturday her commitment to prioritizing...
Comelec wraps up canvassing, proclamation of Senators set for Saturday
MANILA (May 16) -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec), acting as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC), has completed the vote canvassing for...
Palace: ₱20-per-kilo rice for all Filipinos possible by 2026
MANILA (May 16) -- The Marcos administration is hopeful that by 2026, all Filipinos—not just those in vulnerable sectors—can buy rice at ₱20 per...