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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) officially launched their satellite branch at SM Southmall’s Government Services Express (GSE) on March 24 to make drivers’ license renewals easier and more accessible to Southies. Southies can now renew their licenses and apply for student permits in the mall, all while shopping and doing other errands. They just need to bring their medical certificates …

The Smart Araneta Coliseum will be hosting the 2023 Fiba Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers while serving as venue for the display of the Naismith Trophy. The Fiba Basketball World Cup trophy will be on display at Smart Araneta Coliseum for the duration of the Group A games. The Philippines is co-hosting the Basketball World Cup next year along with Indonesia …

Health experts called for more options on pediatric COVID vaccination to meet the goal of 39 million COVID-vaccinated kids and achieve herd immunity.In today’s Kapihan ng Samahang Plaridel with the theme: “Kids Kontra COVID: Urgent Need for Safe Options in Children’s Vaccination”, Vaccine Solidarity Movement (VSM) founders Dr. Lulu Bravo, Executive Director of the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination (PFV) and …

The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) clarifies that its systems were not hacked and remain secure, following reports that alleged unauthorized transactions were experienced by two teachers who maintain payroll accounts with LANDBANK. 

Three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda has filed Special Risk Allowance for all Health Workers Act of 2021 under House Bill No. 10621, which calls for the institutionalization of the Special Risk Allowance (SRA) for all health workers—in both public and private healthcare institutions—during a public health emergency. “Our people’s health should come first, but at the same time, …

Ilocos Norte’s health system has received nearly Php 700 million this year as part of the Provincial Government’s efforts to carry out its vision of a “healthier” province, Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc announced during his State of the Province address last January 11.

The Muntinlupa City Council passes an ordinance limiting the mobility of unvaccinated individuals following the consensus of Metro Manila mayors to enforce such restrictions. Majority Floor Leader Coun. Raul Corro said the city council has approved an ordinance on Monday adapting MMDA Resolution No. 22-01 series of 2022 which urges Metro Manila Local Government Units to enact ordinances on the …

Traditionally, the beginning of each year in the Philippines and elsewhere seeking good fortune and dispelling bad omens among the stars, ushers in countless oracles, believe them or not.

TecPlata S.A., International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) business unit operating at the Port of La Plata, Argentina, and the Port of Sta. Fe have launched a barge feeder service, creating a new and direct link to Brazil and Asia.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued the applicable rules and regulation on taxing Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), with the collected taxes to be used by government in its COVID response efforts.