Worst of Omicron wave in Philippines is finished
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ EDD GUMBAN THE PHILIPPINES is now safe from the worst threats of the highly infectious BA.5 and BA.4 Omicron subvariants…
PHL, Vietnam leaders to pursue enhanced ties in agriculture, maritime security
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OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY THE LEADERS of the Philippines and Vietnam have agreed to enhance ties in agriculture and defense, particularly…
Senate public services panel chair supports MRT-3 privatization
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMAN THE CHAIR of the Senate Public Services Committee supports the planned privatization of the Metro Rail Transit…
Local level communication key to effective disaster management, says climate data software expert
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CAUAYAN DRRMO AN ENHANCED information dissemination system, especially at the local government level, is key to a more effective disaster management program,…
Zamboanga City gov’t eyes Dec. release of P800-M fund for new airport land acquisition
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CAAP THE ZAMBOANGA City government is eyeing the release of another P800-million fund from the national coffers by December for the ongoing…
Green group seeks urgent action from PHL, Thai gov’ts to stop sales of unsafe cosmetics
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ECOWASTE COALITION ENVIRONMENTAL group EcoWaste Coalition called on the governments of Thailand and the Philippines to immediately halt the sales of Thai…
Estrada to call for P1 budget for Optical Media Board over non-performance
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A SENATOR will call for a reduction in the Optical Media Board’s (OMB) proposed 2023 budget to P1 from P75.86 million due…
9,207 finish first day of 2022 bar exams
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ EDD GUMBAN A TOTAL of 9,207 examinees finished the first of the four-day bar exams this year, the Supreme Court…
Grid operator to appeal P5.1-million ERC fine
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NGCP.PH THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) will appeal a P5.1-million fine imposed by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) over…
Philippines urged to spell how offshore wind industry can help meet energy mix targets
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REUTERS THE renewable energy industry needs the government to draft a plan giving offshore wind projects a clear role in decarbonizing the…