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Duterte inks law raising maternity leave to 105 days

February 21, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law the bill that increases the maternity leave of women to 105 days. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said Duterte inked the Expanded Maternity Leave bill into law on Wednesday. The new law grants 105

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Duterte forms task force to fast-track rehabilitation of Manila Bay

February 21, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has created a task force to expedite the rehabilitation and restoration of the coastal and marine ecosystem of the Manila Bay. Administrative Order No. 16, which was signed on February 19, provides that the Manila Bay Task

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Senator Aquino relives aunt’s People Power journey

February 21, 2019

Senator Bam Aquino relived the journey of his aunt, former President Cory Aquino, before the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution that ousted a dictator and restored democracy. On Thursday, Aquino visited the Carmelite Monastery in Barangay Mabolo that took in

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WHO lauds Philippines for Universal Healthcare Law

February 21, 2019

The World Health Organization lauded the Philippine government for the passage of the Universal Healthcare Bill into law which aims to provide Filipinos equal access to quality health care.   “The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes this development as it

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MRT-3 allows passengers to bring liquids which exceed 100ml

February 21, 2019

The Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3) announced that a ban on passengers carrying liquids, including those which exceed 100 milliliter, has been lifted.  Liquid items such as water, perfume, hand sanitizer, lotion, rubbing alcohol and others are now allowed to bring

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Alleged NPA member killed in encounter with military in Surigao del Sur

February 21, 2019

An alleged member of New People’s Army (NPA) who belongs to the Mamanwa tribe was killed in a 30-minute encounter with the military in Surigao del Sur last Tuesday. Cpt. Regie Go, public affairs officer of the 4th Infantry Division,

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Philippines backs Malpass as World Bank chief

February 21, 2019

OSAKA—The Philippines has expressed its support for the nomination of the United States’ treasury undersecretary David Malpass as the new president of the World Bank, citing his leadership as a good opportunity for the multilateral institution to work closely with the Asian

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Philippine, Japan renew commitment on maritime education, training 

February 21, 2019

The Philippines, through the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), and Japan, through Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) and the Seamen’s Employment Center of Japan (SECOJ), have renewed their commitment on improving maritime education and training by

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