PHOTO SHOWS workers at a construction site in Quezon City on Thursday. The House labor committee has approved a bill for a P200 across-the-board daily wage hike. — PHILIPPINE STAR/NOEL B. PABALATEBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Chloe Mari A. Hufana and John Victor D. Ordoñez,

APEXMINES.COMA PHILIPPINE senator on Thursday said a proposed export ban on raw ores would boost the country’s mineral processing capacity, responding to the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines’ concerns about potential mine closures and joblessness.Senator Joseph Victor “JV” G. Ejercito told a news briefing

BW FILE PHOTOCANDIDATES endorsed by Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., continue to lead in the latest senatorial survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS), with Party-list Rep. Erwin T. Tulfo maintaining his position as the frontrunner.The survey, commissioned by the Stratbase Group, found 45%

PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORPRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Thursday said his government will “shut down everything” if the Supreme Court (SC) rules in favor of a petition filed by his former executive secretary challenging the constitutionality of the 2025 national budget.Mr. Marcos made the remark

MEGAWIDE.COM.PHPRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Thursday vowed to fast-track airport improvement projects in central Philippines.This, as he recognized Visayan regions for contributing significantly to the country’s growth output.“We are also implementing projects to improve the airports of Bohol, of Dumaguete City, of Iloilo, Antique,

FLATART-FREEPIKTHE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is expecting to see increased cyberattacks this year as threat actors are expected to take advantage of emerging technologies ahead of the 2025 midterm elections. “This year is an election year for the Philippines. Last year was an

DEPED.GOV.PHRECOGNIZING the urgent need for better teacher training, the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) emphasized that skilled educators are essential for enhancing student learning outcomes. PBEd Executive Director Justine B. Raagas said in a statement on Thursday that teachers must continuously be upskilled and reskilled

STOCK PHOTO | Image by aleksandarlittlewolf on FreepikA CONGRESSMAN on Thursday urged the House of Representatives to investigate the alleged P18.7 billion worth of wasted medical supplies and medicines by the Health department.In a statement, Party-list Rep. Eduardo J. Villanueva, Jr. said he filed House

MALACHI RICHARDSON — SGASTRONG Group Athletics (SGA) drubbed Amman United of Jordan, 84-75, to complete a group sweep in the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship on Thursday at the Al Nasr Club.American import Malachi Richardson led the way this time around as the Philippine contingent

Games on Friday(PhilSports Arena)5 p.m. – Meralco vs Magnolia7:30 p.m. – TNT vs Rain or ShineNEEDING to win its assignment on the final day of the eliminations just to earn the right to play in a KO for the eighth and last berth to the