Philippines efforts against human trafficking lauded in US report
While the Philippines met the minimum standards, the report flagged the country for not “vigorously” investigating labour trafficking crimes that occurred in the country.
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China warns Philippines against patrolling Panatag Shoal
The Philippine Coast Guard earlier reported that a China Coast Guard vessel came dangerously close to one of its patrol ships.
Philippines slams Chinese ship’s dangerous manoeuvering
The Philippine Coast Guard said the "close distance manoeuvering" by the Chinese Coast Guard vessel took place on March 2.
Philippines urges nations to ensure no use of chemical weapons
Philippine Permanent Representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Ambassador Eduardo Malaya also called for the observance of international…
Unicef lauds Philippines for raising age of sexual consent to 16
Until now, the country had the lowest minimum age of sexual consent in Asia and one of the lowest worldwide.
Philippines Health department sets price cap for antigen testing kits
The authorities also adjusted the price cap for the antigen test kits used by laboratories as well as its testing service costs.
Doctors’ group issues advise vs early easing of Metro Covid-19 alert level
The Philippine College of Physicians president said it would probably be safe to lower the alert level after Feb 15.
Philippines medical groups ask Duterte anew to veto vape bill
The proposed law also lowers the age limit for vaping from 21 to 18 years old, and removes the existing two-flavor restriction.
Policy on health workers’ allowance fair: Philippines Dept of Health exec
The comments came after the current pay and allowances given to healthcare workers were replaced with the One Covid-19 Allowance.
Experts see ‘alarming’ rise in Covid-19 cases in Philippines
For the first time in over a month, new Covid-19 cases soared to 1,623, nearly double the 889 cases recorded on Wednesday (Dec 29).