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Roque presses for the passage of Universal Health Care

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Jr. on Wednesday, October 3, met with different government officials in Malacanang to discuss the pressing matter of Universal Health Care (UHC). The meeting was called to...

DOST chief reminds engineers of emerging technologies’ potential risks

MANILA – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato Dela Peña reminded engineers that while there are many opportunities and benefits one can get from emerging technologies, these may also bring...

DFA welcomes Sweden assurance of justice for slain Pinay

MANILA-- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday welcomed the assurance given by authorities in Sweden that justice will be served in connection with the murder of 28-year-old Filipina Mailyn...

2 Pinoys killed in California car crash

MANILA -- Two Filipinos were killed in a car crash in Palmdale, California, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported Thursday. In an update sent to the media, the agency, through Assistant Secretary...

House terminates deliberation of PCOO budget

MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Wednesday finally terminated the plenary deliberation of the PHP1.474-billion budget of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) for 2019. The Lower House approved the budget of...

House okays tax exemption for small-scale gold miners on 2nd reading

MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading a measure exempting small-scale gold miners from paying excise taxes. The Lower House passed via voice vote House Bill 3297, which...

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