The DEPDev made the statement following the release of the latest Labor Force Survey (LFS) results on Friday, which showed that the unemployment rate rose to 5.8 percent in January this year from 4.3 percent in January 2025.... Read full article
The assurance came during a meeting between Palace officials and oil industry executives at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Thursday to address supply stability and prevent unreasonable fuel price increases.... Read full article
Members who have contributed for at least one year may receive monthly cash assistance equivalent to one-third of the current monthly minimum wage, with benefits ranging from a month to five months depending on their contribution history.... Read full article
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday that the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah coordinated the repatriation with the Singaporean side as the 24 were unable to secure outbound flights due to limited flight availability.... Read full article
“On behalf of the State of Israel, I send my deepest condolences to Mary Ann’s family and the entire nation of the Philippines,” Herzog said.... Read full article
Estrada declined to speak, but lawyer Bianca Soriano confirmed to the media the filing of the counter-affidavit for the alleged violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act filed against him by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).... Read full article
The anti-graft court's Second Division, in a resolution dated March 12, ruled for the dismissal of the case that emanated from an anonymous complaint.... Read full article
In a message to the Philippine News Agency, its co-founder Jocel de Guzman said women play an important role in their volunteer watcher program and policy development through “their strong community networks and active participation in advocacy.”... Read full article
The Phivolcs captured a two-minute lava effusion at Mayon Volcano on Thursday, which generated an ash plume that reached 700 meters high.... Read full article
The measure seeks to particularly help first-time job seekers and young Filipinos who often spend days lining up for clearances, photocopying documents, and repeatedly submitting the same requirements for every application.... Read full article