The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has voiced its support for measures that seek to double the monthly pension of indigent senior citizens and grant income tax exemption to those in vulnerable sectors.
Author: Albay Journal
NPC, PAPI call on BBM to strengthen media task force
MANILA – The National Press Club of the Philippines has passed a special resolution calling on the incoming Marcos administration to continue supporting the operation of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS).
Monkeypox virus entry in PH possible via carrier travelers
The entry of the rare monkeypox virus in the Philippines is possible through carrier travelers from overseas.
2022 polls 10-prexible bet slate duplicates 1998 presidential derby
Did you know that of the six general elections held so far in the Philippines under the 1987 Constitution, there were two times when 10 candidates aspired for the top elective post?
Over 1K Bicol health workers get Covid-19 benefits
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) reported Monday that a total of 1,120 health workers in the region have received their Covid-19 compensation.
House urges gov’t to adopt its guidelines for Seniors, PWD discounts on online buys
The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution urging relevant government agencies to implement the guidelines it has formulated on the application of discounts granted to senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) for all online transactions.
Salceda: Develop domestic resources, minerals and agriculture to battle ‘elevated inflation’
The next administration should successfully develop the country’s domestic resources such as energy and minerals, and agriculture to counter the increasing threat of an ‘elevated inflation.’
Minimum wage workers in Bicol to get P55 salary hike
oard V (Bicol Region) has granted a PHP55 wage increase for all sectors.
Fernandez: PH on track to finish 3rd in 31st SEA Games
HANOI – Halfway through the 31st Southeast Asian Games here, National Team chef de mission Ramon Fernandez is optimistic the Philippines will likely finish third overall in the sporting competition.
DOH employs ‘active surveillance’ to detect other Covid-19 subvariants
he Department of Health (DOH) now employs “active surveillance” system to detect other Omicron subvariants and their further transmission in the country.
