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Dengvaxia purchase decision during Garin’s term: Ona

MANILA -- Former Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Enrique Ona on Sunday distanced himself from the dengue vaccine mess since he has already left DOH when officials decided to purchase Dengvaxia for...

Lifetime Cellphone Number Act to promote competition among telcos – Gatchalian

Senator Win Gatchalian is optimistic that the Lifetime Cellphone Number Act will encourage entry of new players and stimulate healthy competition within the telecommunications industry. "Ang pinakamahalaga dito ay ang pagpasok ng...

House expands OSG powers

The House committee on justice has passed a substitute measure abolishing the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) and the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC), and transferring their powers...

House to summon DTI on lease contract

The House of Representatives will invite anew Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez to its inquiry, in aid of legislation, on the allegedly grossly disadvantageous lease contract entered into by the...

Martial law extension a must to curb terror sympathizers: DND

MANILA -- The extension of martial law in Mindanao is essential to completely curb threats from sympathizers of the Maute-ISIS, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Sunday. “It will help us to...

Hero intern in MRT mishap among DOT ‘Women of Significance’

MANILA -- Charleanne Jandic, the medical intern who helped save a woman from an accident in MRT-3 last November was named as among the Department of Tourism (DOT) “Women of Significance” at...

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