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“DOLE Releases 2025 Holiday and Special Day Wage Rules for Employers”
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MANILA, Philippines — Employers were reminded by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday about the proper computation of wages for employees working on regular holidays, special non-working days, and special working days in 2025. The guidelines were issued under Labor Advisory No. 16, series of 2024, signed…
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ERC Sets P25/kWh Price Cap for Backup Power in Reserve Market
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MANILA, Philippines — The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has introduced a price cap of P25 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for backup power offered to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines. During a recent meeting, the ERC decided to set a minimum offer price of zero per megawatt-hour and a maximum…
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Pagsibak kay Herbosa at pagbalik ng Philhealth subsidy sigaw ng labor at health workers
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Isang malaking kilos protesta ang inilunsad ng isang koalisyon ng labor groups, health workers at medical advocates sa Mendiola Manila kahapon upang igiit ang pagbibitiw ni Health Secretary Ted Herbosa at pagbabalik ng Philhealth subsidy sa ilalim ng 2025 national budget. Nasa 1,000 miyembro ng Nagkakaisang Mamamayan para sa Pangkalusugang…
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PhilHealth Has Sufficient Funds Despite Zero Subsidy in 2025 Budget – DOH
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Health Secretary Ted Herbosa clarified on Monday that despite the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) receiving no subsidy under the proposed 2025 national budget, it has a surplus of P150 billion from its 2024 budget. This surplus, he said, can cover the subsidy for indirect members. Herbosa, who also chairs…
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Visayan Electric Lowers Residential Rates by P0.68/kWh for Holiday Season, Advises Energy-Saving Practices
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Residential consumers of Visayan Electric will experience a reduction of P0.68 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in their December to January billing cycle. This adjustment lowers the overall residential rate from P12.19/kWh to P11.51/kWh, equating to savings of at least P136 for households consuming 200 kWh. The decrease is primarily due to…
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Sen. Robin Bill Reverts Devolved Agricultural Functions to National Government
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With problems such as lack of funding and political interference keeping local government units from discharging basic agricultural functions, Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla has filed a bill reverting such functions to the national government. Padilla on Monday filed Senate Bill 2904, which amends Republic Act 7160 or the Local…
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MMDA Clarifies No Ban on Mall-Wide Sales Amid Christmas Traffic Measures
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MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) clarified on Tuesday that it has not implemented a ban on mall-wide sales to reduce traffic congestion during the Christmas season. During a Senate committee on public services hearing, traffic enforcement group director Victor Nuñez explained that MMDA Chairman Romando Artes…
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Comelec Issues Guidelines for Eco-Friendly Campaigning in 2025 Midterm Elections
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MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has released guidelines for campaign activities in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. Outlined in a 32-page resolution issued yesterday, the Comelec encouraged candidates and their supporters to prioritize the use of eco-friendly and recyclable materials for their campaign paraphernalia. The poll body…
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Philippines Set to Be POGO-Free by 2025
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MANILA – By 2025, Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) will be completely eradicated in the Philippines, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s full ban on these establishments. However, the government is preparing for potential “guerrilla operations” that may arise in response to the crackdown. “All licenses are cancelled, so POGO-free…
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State of Calamity Declared in Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands Due to Power Outage
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BUTUAN CITY – On Tuesday, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Surigao del Norte passed a resolution declaring a state of calamity in Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands due to a prolonged power outage that began on December 1, caused by a fault in the submarine cable that supplies electricity from…
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Sen. Robin: No More Delays in Fulfilling Promises to Fighters Who Availed of Amnesty
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The government must not waste any more time fulfilling its promises to extend assistance to former fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) who availed of the state’s amnesty program. Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla stressed this on Tuesday after chairing a consultative…
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Sen. Robin Appeals to Gov’t for Less Restrictive Treatment of Refugees
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla on Thursday appealed to the government to adopt a less restrictive treatment of refugees and stateless persons, especially those displaced by armed conflict, violence, persecution and insecurity. Padilla made the appeal in a message of solidarity at the culminating activity of the 10-year implementation of…