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Fishermen affected by oil spill to receive fuel subsidies

9 August, 2024 LoraPH 0 Comments 2 categories

Fishermen affected by the recent oil spill off the coast of Limay, Bataan are set to receive P3,000 fuel subsidy from the Department of Agriculture, DA Spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa announced Friday. “Inutos

SC affirms Comelec’s dismissal of disqualification case vs. Sen. Tulfo

9 August, 2024 LoraPH 0 Comments 2 categories

The Supreme Court has affirmed the decision of the Commission on Elections to dismiss the disqualification case against Senator Raffy Tulfo. In a statement, the high court denied a petition for certiorari filed by the

Marcos, Villars form biggest PH political bloc

9 August, 2024 LoraPH 0 Comments 2 categories

As his political party continued forging alliances ahead of the 2025 midterm elections, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged politicians on Thursday to set aside their differences and personal interests and work together toward improving Filipinos’

VP Duterte hits Marcos admin for neglecting Davao flood control

9 August, 2024 LoraPH 0 Comments 2 categories

Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday criticized the national government for its failure to fund a flood control program in Davao City and seemingly blasted President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. by alluding to issues hounding him.

Belmonte OKs ordinance on nano-enterprise registration guidelines

9 August, 2024 LoraPH 0 Comments 2 categories

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has signed an Ordinance establishing guidelines for the registration of nano-enterprises that will streamline regulatory processes and facilitate easier compliance with local regulations. Ordinance No. SP-3272, S-2024, introduced by Councilor

Philippines-China deal: Clashing claims amid ‘fragile truce’ over Ayungin

9 August, 2024 LoraPH 0 Comments 2 categories

Disgruntled over China’s immediate “mischaracterization” of the deal it struck over Ayungin Shoal, Philippine officials now appear to be on a wait-and-see approach on whether their provisional arrangement with Beijing is enough to keep tensions

Child protection office created in PH amid rise in online abuse cases

9 August, 2024 LoraPH 0 Comments 2 categories

A child protection section under the Office of the President has been set up as the country saw an increase in the number of Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) cases. President Ferdinand

Philippines observes Good Friday with crucifixions and whippings

8 August, 2024 LoraPH 0 Comments 2 categories

The gruesome spectacle reflects the Philippines’ Catholicism, which merges church traditions with folk superstitions. Catholic devotees in the Philippines re-enacting the last moments of Jesus Christ were nailed to wooden crosses while others whipped themselves

Here’s how Pinoys can celebrate International Cat Day

8 August, 2024 LoraPH 0 Comments 1 category

Animal organizations said that the public can celebrate International Cat Day by helping homeless felines find their own families. The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) on Thursday showcased one of its shelter cats on social media, a rescued “puspin”

Philippines posts 6.3% economic growth in Q2

8 August, 2024 LoraPH 0 Comments 1 category

The Philippine economy experienced a robust growth of 6.3% in the second quarter of 2024, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority on Thursday. This marks a significant increase from the 5.8% growth

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