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PH credit rating upgrade reflects strong economy: NEDA

MANILA -- The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) welcomed on Monday the Philippine credit-rating upgrade from Fitch Ratings, noting this signifies the country’s steady and strong economic performance and investors’...

Increased PhilHealth premium payments start January 2018

ILOILO CITY -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will implement policies that will impact on premium payments of its members and availment of benefits starting January 1st next year. Klarissa N....

No shortage of Baguio vegetables this holiday season

BAGUIO CITY -- The country’s top producer of highland vegetables has assured that there will be no shortage of semi-temperate vegetables for “chopsuey” and “pancit” which are among the favorite menu...

Ex-DPWH chief Singson denies hand in ROW scam

MANILA -- Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio Singson on Monday denied any involvement in the alleged PHP8.7 billion right-of-way (ROW) scam in General Santos City. Facing the...

3 SC justices express frustration over Sereno’s actions

MANILA -- The tide is turning against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno as three magistrates of the Supreme Court (SC) have expressed frustration over her questionable actions which allegedly transgressed the...

Pay hike for cops, soldiers gets final House nod

MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading a joint resolution aimed at raising the salaries of police and soldiers by next year. Voting 167-4, members...

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