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CEBU CITY, Philippines — The implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law has officially started in Cebu on Thursday, January 9, 2020. This is after Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and Governor Gwendolyn Garcia signed a…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rice farmers in Central Visayas may not be qualified to receive the P5,000 financial assistance from the Department of Agriculture (DA). The cash assistance was intended for small rice farmers, who were mostly…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) to December 2022 will give the Commission on Elections (Comelec) more than enough time to devise measures that will make the next scheduled…
MANILA, Philippines — The declaration of martial law is not necessarily antidemocratic, but “the very tool to save the exercise of democracy,” President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesperson said in a statement on the eve of the actual enforcement…
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law requiring schools to provide neutral desks to all students to address the needs of left-handed students. Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11394 or the Mandatory Provision of…
The much anticipated security of tenure (SOT) bill awaiting President Duterte’s signature may yet lapse into law. The bill, whose Senate version was adopted by the House of Representatives, was transmitted to Malacañang on June 27. It…
The Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) is called to be proactive in policing the existence of non-licensed sellers especially non-Filipinos. Filipino Homes founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Anthony Gerard O. Leuterio in a statement said that his…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang described as “good news” the House of Representatives’ approval of a measure that would mandate the enrollment of senior high school students in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). “That’s good news. President…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Rice Tariffication Law prohibiting the National Food Authority (NFA) from importing rice has prompted the agency to focus on procuring palay from local farmers. With this, the National Food Authority in Central…
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a measure that will waive government fees and charges on documents needed by first-time jobseekers for their employment. Duterte signed Republic Act 11261 or the “First Time…
CEBU CITY, Philippines– The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Central Visayas has issued formal charges against 18 businesses in Cebu and Bohol for violation of the Standards law. DTI-7 seized various products such as construction…
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Sonny Angara lauded on Friday the enactment of expanded maternity leave into law, saying it proves that the Philippines is the best country to champion women’s rights. “We are proud to be…
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