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BFAR warns public as red tide detected in Samar, Leyte waters
TACLOBAN CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Eastern Visayas has warned the public against gathering, selling, and eating shellfish from several coastal areas after seawater samples tested positive for a red tide organism. BFAR is referring to Pyrodinium bahamense, a microorganism associated with red tide and toxins that can cause
Solons want ban on practice of putting workers on ‘floating status’
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers from the Makabayan in the House of Representatives filed a bill seeking to prohibit floating status among workers and protect their tenure against unlawful termination. ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio, Kabataan Party-list Rep. Renee Co and Gabriela Women’s Party Sarah Elago filed House Bill No. 11642 or the Prohibition of Floating
Dole issues work stoppage order vs The Icon Clinic of ‘Doc Yappy’
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued a work stoppage order against The Icon Clinic of Dr. Eric “Yappy” Yapjuangco on Oct. 7, following concerns about the clinic’s safety and operating standards. Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino also added the order was also issued amid the various cases already filed against the
SRA classifies entire PH sugar output for domestic market only
BACOLOD CITY — The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) announced on Thursday that the Sugar Board has approved Sugar Order No. 1 classifying 100 percent of the country’s sugar production for Crop Year 2026-2027 as “B” or Domestic Market Sugar. In an advisory, SRA Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona informed all sugar industry stakeholders that the allocation
Singapore will deepen regional connections as Asean chair in 2027: PM Wong
He covers a range of global and domestic issues in chat with Steve Forbes at the Forbes Global CEO Conference
Singapore will deepen regional connections as Asean chair in 2027: PM Wong
He covers a range of global and domestic issues in chat with Steve Forbes at the Forbes Global CEO Conference
Hà Nội begins construction on cultural industry centre
The project, located at 17 Nguyễn Thiện Thuật Street and 40 Thanh Hà Street, covers a total area of about 3,862sq.m and is expected to create a new multifunctional cultural and creative space in the heart of Hà Nội’s Old Quarter.
Manila North, South Cemetery schedules, reminders for Undas 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila North Cemetery and Manila South Cemetery have released their schedules and reminders for the commemoration of Undas 2026. Many Filipinos are expected to flock to cemeteries to remember their departed loved ones during this period, particularly on November 1 and November 2. READ: Data show fires rise during Undas: How
Letter to the editor taken down from the Opinion channel
MANILA – A letter to the editor posted on Inquirer.net in July, 2026, written by Fernan J. Angeles has been taken down from the Opinion channel of the site. In his letter, Angeles made claims against the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), the main claim of which focused on the alleged failure of the power distribution
Panglao orders midnight closure of bars, videoke joints
TAGBILARAN CITY— Bars, pubs, nightclubs, karaoke and videoke bars, and other similar nighttime entertainment establishments in Panglao, Bohol must close to customers by midnight under a new executive order issued by Mayor Edgardo “Boy” Arcay on Monday. Arcay issued Executive Order No. 44, Series of 2026, citing the need to maintain peace and order, public