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LTFRB to study transport groups’ request for ‘surge fee’

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday, Oct. 18, said it will study the petitions filed by transport groups seeking to charge every commuter a "surge fee."

HIV/AIDS awareness among youth drops to all-time low

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune-deficiency syndrome (AIDS) awareness among the Filipino youth dropped to all-time low, a study conducted by the University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI) found.

Omicron XBB, XBC variants detected in PH

The Department of Health (DOH) reported that 81 cases of the Omicron XBB subvariant and 193 XBC subvariant cases were detected in the country.

Cocopea welcomes extension of blended learning beyond Oct. 31

The Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (Cocopea) welcomed the decision of the Department of Education (DepEd) to extend blended learning modalities in private schools after Oct. 31.

PBBM: PH inflation outlook better than other countries

Philippines' President Ferdinand R. Marcos has allayed concerns about soaring inflation rates.

Oct. 31 declared special non-working holiday

President Ferdinand R. Marcos on Tuesday, Oct. 18, declared Oct. 31 as a special non-working holiday in the country, the Office of the Press Secretary said.

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