The San Lazaro Hospital (SLH) in Manila has reported 174 cases of influenza-like illness or ILI from Jan. 1 to Oct. 6.

Three groups of government workers are seeking to raise the personnel economic relief allowance or PERA to P5,000 per month from the current P2,000, saying the proposed P500 increase is insufficient to offset inflation.

Sen. Raffy Tulfo has welcomed the work stoppage order the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued against The Icon Clinic for alleged violations discovered during an inspection this month.

A total of 19 applicants are vying for the position to be vacated by Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier who will compulsory retire on Nov. 16.

The Parañaque city government and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) signed an agreement this week to revitalize the city’s historic salt-making industry, giving livelihood opportunities to coastal communities.

The Philippine National Police is coordinating with foreign counterparts on reports that shipments of illegal drugs seized in Laos and Thailand were headed for the country, the PNP announced yesterday.

Seventy police officers have been slapped with administrative charges, including 13 who were sacked for serious offenses, since Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano took charge of the National Capital Region Police Office in August.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will summon officials of two local government units (LGUs) in Zamboanga Sibugay in connection with the operation of two suspected Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGO hubs in their jurisdictions.

Vice Mayor Harold Respicio of Reina Mercedes, Isabela must present proof that the share of the local government in tobacco excise tax is being used for ghost projects, Malacañang said yesterday.

Voters must be wary of a fake news circulating on social media claiming that special barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections will be conducted nationwide on Nov. 28.