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Bill filed to promote occupational safety for artists

By Jose Cielito Reganit/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- The Ang Probinsyano party-list has filed a bill seeking to institutionalize a mandatory occupational safety, health and emergency response system for all artists, including...

PRRD seeks China’s assurance to keep Filipino fishermen safe

By Azer Parrocha/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte is asking the Chinese government to guarantee the safety of the Filipinos who fish within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in...

PRRD OKs DOST-developed tech that locates hazards in PH

By Azer Parrocha/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has approved two technologies that will help the government collect data for environmental hazards and assess situations for immediate disaster response. Presidential Spokesperson...

Palace confirms resignation of GSIS chief

By Azer Parrocha/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday confirmed that Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) President and General Manager Jesus Aranas has tendered his resignation. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea confirmed to...

Esperon sues church-based group, others for perjury

By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz/Philippine News Agency MANILA — National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. on Tuesday filed a perjury complaint before the Quezon City Prosecutor's Office against representatives of organizations linked...

Students appeal for extended hours of free train rides

By Aerol John Pateña/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- Students on Tuesday appealed to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to extend the hours for the free rides on the railway systems in Metro...

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