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NAIA deal to boost foreign investments in PH

MANILA: The PHP170.6-billion Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement for the rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is expected to herald economic growth through better

PDL entitled to humane treatment, health services – DOJ

MANILA: The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday reiterated its commitment for the well-being of persons deprived of liberty (PDL) during a medical mission at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City.

DOJ Undersecretary Marga…

LGUs play vital role in peacebuilding efforts – OPAPRU

MANILA: Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Sunday highlighted the vital role that local government units (LGUs) play in peacebuilding and development.

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DA hopes for more lifting of suspension to normalize NFA ops

MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday hoped for additional lifting of more preventive suspension orders against National Food Authority (NFA) employees to ensure unhampered operations in the agency.

‘Kung merong madagdag pa, welcome iy…

Central bank warns public vs. entities misusing BSP name, logo

MANILA: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday reminded the public to carefully scrutinize individuals, groups or companies using the BSP name and logo on their websites, social media accounts and promotional materials.

In an advisory, the B…

Pork prices drop but live hog supply still lacking

DUMAGUETE CITY: The prices of pork in local markets here dropped slightly despite lack of supply of live hogs in Negros Oriental, an official said Monday.

Jaymar Vilos, information officer of the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), said the weekly mo…