News Briefs

Extra pay for workers on duty during Holy Week break

Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma on Tuesday reminded companies that would remain open during the Holy…

House bills ban sale of baby food with sugar

Two lawmakers want to stop the sale and manufacture of baby food containing sugar, citing…

Big-time oil price hike effective today

Oil companies implemented on Tuesday a hefty price increase on their products: P2.20 per liter…

Metro Manila residents told to save water

Village residents and condominium occupants in the Philippine capital region are being urged to conserve…

Marcos: Share our blessings with poor

President Marcos on Friday urged Filipinos to not forget the poor as the country celebrated…

Pinoy workers in Hong Kong get salary hike

Good news for domestic helpers working and those planning to work in Hong Kong. In…

Pump prices of gasoline up, diesel down

Pump prices of petroleum products exhibited mixed movements on Tuesday as major oil exporters are…

Results of 2023 bar exams released today

The Supreme Court will release today the results and list of successful examinees of the…

Bill seeks creation of database for missing persons

A lawmaker from Iloilo City has pushed for the creation of a National Missing Persons…

DTI warns sellers of uncertified Christmas lights

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Saturday warned vendors who are selling uncertified…