Articles in National and Health

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by Jose Cielito Reganit on March 13, 2026
Lakas-CMD files ‘Ginhawa sa Paghahanap ng Trabaho’ bill
by Jose Cielito Reganit on March 13, 2026
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
by Darryl John Esguerra on March 13, 2026
Palace declares March 20 holiday for Eid’l Fitr
by Darryl John Esguerra on March 13, 2026
The announcement was made as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joined members of the Muslim community and leaders from across the country during the Grand Iftar in Malacañang on Thursday.... Read full article
by Jose Cielito Reganit on March 13, 2026
DSWD coordinating with agencies for possible rise in OFW repatriation
by Jose Cielito Reganit on March 13, 2026
He said the Department is also preparing for the possibility that more Filipinos may be repatriated in the coming days and weeks should the ongoing conflict in the Middle East escalate.... Read full article
by Darryl John Esguerra on March 13, 2026
Marcos certifies as urgent bill allowing fuel tax suspension, cuts
by Darryl John Esguerra on March 13, 2026
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has certified as urgent a bill granting him the authority to temporarily suspend or reduce the excise taxes on petroleum products during national or global economic emergencies.... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 13, 2026
PBBM grateful for father’s LNMB burial, won’t ignore EJK claims
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 13, 2026
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro issued the statement after Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte claimed the administration had chosen “political vengeance over gratitude” following the arrest of the former president.... Read full article
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on March 13, 2026
MIAA explores more ways to conserve energy
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on March 13, 2026
Aside from implementing a four-day workweek among employees, the MIAA, in a news release, said it has tasked critical offices "to operate on shifting schedules”.... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 13, 2026
Palace: VP Sara silence on crisis info a breach of public trust
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 13, 2026
Speaking to reporters, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Duterte should have informed the Marcos administration, if she had knowledge of a potential conflict as early as 2022.... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 13, 2026
ASEAN to convene special meeting on Middle East crisis response
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 13, 2026
Foreign Affairs Spokesperson for ASEAN 2026 Dax Imperial on Thursday said the ministers will hold the discussions via video conference on March 13.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 12, 2026
Lawmakers seek stricter rules on junk food marketing targeting kids
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 12, 2026
Lawmakers and public health experts are pushing for the urgent passage of measures that will require warning labels and restrict the marketing of unhealthy food to children, amid projections that obesity among Filipino youth will continue to rise.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 12, 2026
FDA oversees destruction of recalled Nestlé infant formula products
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 12, 2026
In a statement Wednesday, the FDA said the controlled destruction of recovered products began on March 9 and will be carried out over several days.... Read full article