GAZA CITY: A new health crisis unfolded in the bombarded Gaza Strip with the detection of poliovirus in sewage, the Gaza Health Ministry revealed on Thursday.
A ministry statement noted that ‘tests on sewage samples, conducted in coordination with UN…
LEGAZPI CITY: The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5), through its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), has awarded seed capital to two associations for their food-related projects in Sorsogon province, an official said on …
MANILA: The Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) has finalized its investment and risk management framework and also secured a membership in the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF), giving it authority to begin engaging with investors an…
MANILA: Several roads in Metro Manila may experience vehicular traffic during the off hours this weekend due to the transport of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP).
In a traffic advisory Friday, the Department of…
MANILA: A bill has been filed at the House of Representatives, urging the appropriate panel to investigate the clandestine trade of human organs after the recent arrest of three individuals allegedly involved in the sale of kidneys in Bulacan.
AGRI P…
MANILA: The country’s balance of payments (BOP) position recorded a lower deficit in June this year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
Data released by the BSP on Friday showed that the BOP in June posted a deficit of USD155 million, down f…
ANKARA: US President Joe Biden, in an interview set to air on BET news, hinted that he might consider dropping out of the presidential race if his doctors advised him due to a “medical condition.”
This statement comes as Democrats put increasing pres…
MANILA: The Department of Justice (DOJ) is optimistic that the simplified visa processing for cruise visitors crafted by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) will boost tourism in the country.
In a statement Friday, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla …
MANILA: The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has expressed commitment to improving housing for government workers, as it ensures that affordable housing programs are available to public servants.
In an interview over PTV’s Pre-SONA Special,…