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Day: August 29, 2024

Borongan City develops digital platform for improved healthcare

The city government of Borongan in Eastern Samar will launch by September a digital platform designed to enhance the delivery of healthcare services.

Identified as one of the initiatives under the Smart and Sustainable Cities Program, the local gove…

Tax liability of seized vape exceeds P300-M

MANILA: The total tax liability from the confiscated vape products this year has amounted to more than PHP300 million, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said.

BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr., during the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing on Thurs…

Best staycations in Bicol this rainy season

Nothing spells staycation more than waking up in a cozy room and lazing around in a comfortable chair with a warm cup of coffee in your hand as you leisurely watch the gentle droplets of rain pattering against the glass window.

With the rainy season…

Bahrain preparing to inaugurate embassy in PH this year: DFA

MANILA: Bahrain is expected to formally open its embassy in the Philippines by the end of 2024, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.

In a statement dated Aug. 27, the DFA said the Bahrain Foreign Ministry is preparing for the inauguration of…

Pertussis cases low; 750K vax doses to arrive next week: DOH

MANILA: The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday said pertussis cases are low nationwide, noting a gradual decline starting last May.

From 131 cases for the period of July 7 to 20, the tally went down to 77 from July 21 to Aug. 3.

The cases furthe…

PBBM: PCA ‘important part’ of PH’s foreign policy

MANILA: The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) played a crucial role in charting the Philippines’ independent foreign policy that is anchored on peace and international interest, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday.

Marcos made the rema…