MANILA, Philippines — Government counsel on Tuesday said unprogrammed appropriations are not a “shadow budget” but an “aspiration savings.” During the April 7 oral argument on the consolidated petitions questioning specific provisions relating to the unprogrammed funds and special accounts in the General Fund in 2024, 2025, and 2026, Solicitor General Darlene Berberabe said the unprogrammed
Read More »Legarda: Filipino Food Month puts food security, culinary heritage at forefront
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Loren Legarda said Filipino Food Month, celebrated every April, highlights the link between food security and cultural heritage, showing how both sustain Filipino families and communities through changing times. “Filipino Food Month reminds us that food is more than nourishment. It is culture, memory, and strength. Protecting our farmers and fisherfolk
Read More »CDO transport coop suspends operations over rising fuel costs
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A federation of modern jeepney and bus operators here has suspended operations due to rising fuel costs caused by the war in the Middle East. Luzviminda Escobidal, president of the PN Roa Canitoan Transport Cooperative (PONTRASCO), said they stopped fielding their buses effective April 6 as diesel prices surged by
Read More »Quezon City Home Under Fire for Storing Huge Amount of Diesel
Massive Diesel Fuel Storage Found in Local Home DIESEL – A seemingly ordinary home in Quezon City has turned into a source of fear after a shocking discovery involving thousands of liters of diesel. A quiet residential neighborhood in Quezon City has recently become the center of public attention after a house was reportedly found ... Read more
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Read More »NICD issues alert as flu season arrives early
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed that the influenza season has started earlier than usual this year.
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Read More »Judge dismisses Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Baldoni on ‘It Ends with Us’ set
Judge dismisses Lively's sex harassment claim against Baldoni but allows retaliation and breach of contract claims to proceed.
Read More »Schools reopen: Pupils return for second term with short breaks expected
Despite the second term's heavy academic load, pupils will have a few chances to catch their breath in the coming weeks.
Read More »Recall warrant issued for 127 Defenders and Jaguar I-Paces
Possible seatbelts and a volatile battery pack are being cited as the latest vehicle recall reasons.
Read More »Recipe of the day: Magwinya and mince
Magwinya with savoury mince is a favourite dish of many South Africans
Read More »Moonlighting, money and morals in SA’s looted health system
The Department of Health allows some public sector doctors and nurses to moonlight in the private sector, but the relevant policy and its implementation caused much controversy over the years. Set against the wider management dysfunction in several provincial health departments, the issue is now coming to a head.
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