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Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:21:00 +0800Duque: Philippines likely under Alert Level 1 until Duterte's term ends
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said authorities are still studying the possibility of further de-escalating the country to "Alert Level 0."
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:33:00 +0800Palace defends admin's plan to give P200 monthly subsidy to poor families
Malacañang on Thursday defended the administration's plan to provide a P200 monthly subsidy to poor households hit by rising commodity prices for one year, saying it is what the government can afford for now.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:06:00 +0800DFA: 329 Filipinos repatriated from Ukraine
In a Twitter post, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Sarah Arriola said 19 crew members of the bulk carrier Chariana L arrived Wednesday evening.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:29:00 +0800Robredo mulls creation of Cabinet post for Bangsamoro development
A potential Robredo administration could see the establishment of a Cabinet position to help oversee development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, one of her party mates said.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:43:00 +0800Pacquiao supports hybrid work setup while Philippines recovers from COVID-19
“Sa ngayon for recovery lang muna, okay ako dyan sa hybrid setup,” Pacquiao said.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:04:00 +0800Meralco opens bids for 180 MW emergency power supply
Meralco said it is seeking bids to provide additional power supply which would cover for the output of power plants affected by the Malampaya project's "continued inability to supply adequate natural gas fuel."
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:35:00 +0800Embassies call out Russian ambassador's 'lies' in Ukraine opinion piece
"Let's be clear: Russia invaded a sovereign state. It is committing war crimes & shows complete disregard for international law & civilian life," Beaufils said
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:27:00 +0800Proposal on four-day workweek up to management, DOLE says
“Each Filipino will still work 40 hours per week. But instead of five days, it will be four; instead of eight hours a day, it will be 10 hours a day,” he said then.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:11:00 +0800Trial courts in Alert Level 2 physically open, with 80% on-site workforce
Trial courts in areas under Alert Level 2 will be physically open until the end of March, with an on-site operational force of at least 80%.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:23:00 +0800Senators want Patafa cited for contempt for bypassing mediation with EJ Obiena
Four senators want to cite the board members of the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa) in contempt for bringing pole vaulter EJ Obiena to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland pending efforts to mediate the disput...