Buyers check the available medical oxygen tanks in a supply store in Manila. There is no shortage of oxygen supply in the Philippines amid the COVID pandemic, according to the Department of Trade and Industry. Secretary Ramon Lopez says there was even a surplus of supply but warned that DTI would be running after erring distributors and hoarders of oxygen tanks. ABS-CBN NEWS

Oxygen supply in PH more than enough – DTI

MANILA – There is no shortage of oxygen in tanks amid the recent steep increase in coronavirus disease 209 (COVID-19) cases, the Department of...

Use online platform to file sickness, maternity benefit reimbursement claims, employers urged

THE Social Security System (SSS) reminds covered employers that Sickness Benefit Reimbursement Applications (SBRAs) and Maternity Benefit Reimbursement Applications (MBRAs) can now be submitted...

House OKs microfinancing program bill on 2nd reading

MANILA – A measure establishing a socialized microfinancing program for micro enterprises through the Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3) Program hurdled second reading...
SM City Iloilo Call To Deliver Team

SM Call To Deliver; Your #AweSM way to shop

WHEN you’re having a bad day and life seems bored, one of the best ways to make you feel good is shopping. And yes,...

5 Important Issues the Philippines Must Address to Become a Developed Economy

The Philippines has long been regarded as having immense potential for economic progress for many reasons—its rich natural resources, an increasing middle-class demographic, and...
Non-essential businesses in the city of Iloilo remain closed due to the hard lockdown, which started on Tuesday. A hard lockdown limits movements to only authorized individuals and essentials and further reduces the operational capacity of transport and businesses, resulting in earnings and job losses. PANAY NEWS

Unemployment steady in June; underemployment rises

MANILA – The Philippines' unemployment rate was steady in June but the underemployment rate was higher, the state statistics bureau said on Tuesday. The Philippine...
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Nesthy Petecio gets P10-M Suntrust condo unit from Andrew Tan

REAL estate tycoon Dr. Andrew Tan is giving the country’s first silver medalist in the women’s Olympic boxing featherweight division, Nesthy Petecio, a P10-million...

House OKs bill granting private schools tax relief on 2nd reading

MANILA – The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on second reading a bill that would define the tax rates for proprietary schools to...
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PCA sets virtual trade fair for Nat’l Coco Week

MANILA – To increase coconut raw material utilization, the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) will kick off the month-long celebration of the 35th National Coconut...
VMC starts vaccinating its employees and constituency against COVID-19. It aims to vaccinate everyone at the mill, including third-party contractors, this week.

Road to 100% fully vaccinated VMC community!

VICTORIAS Milling Company (VMC) started the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program on July 27, 2021, for the employees, service providers, family, and household...