DOH warns public vs. false article on diabetes cure

The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said non-communicable diseases such as diabetes could be prevented through healthy lifestyle and not by certain products sold online. This, after an article using the name of DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and t…

PSEi tracks Asian shares’ rise, peso ends sideways

Local shares mirrored most Asian markets on Monday’s trading while the local currency closed sideways. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained 33.62 points to 6,214.68, with all shares also increasing by 14.47 points to 3,356.44. Philstocks …

PBBM means serious business vs. rice hoarding, smuggling

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed that the government will continue to go after rice smugglers and hoarders, said to be behind the recent spike in rice prices. “Patuloy po ang ating magiging kampanya sa paghuhuli ng mga smuggler, sa pa…

Senate panel approves PHP2.3-B OVP budget

Senate’s Committee on Finance approved on Monday the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) proposed PHP2.3 billion 2024 budget ahead of the Special Senate panel, which will discuss confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) of government agencies. Unlik…

Army dragon boat team wins 2 golds in Korea Open

The Philippine Army team captured two gold medals in the 11th Korea Open Busan International Dragon Boat Festival at Suyeong River, APEC Naru Park, Haeundae on Sept. 1-4. The Dragon Warriors dominated the 200-meter and 300-meter events in the Premiere…