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Leptospirosis cases rise by 6%
by Christine Boton - June 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Up to 2,177 cases of leptospirosis have been reported from Jan. 4 to June 6, marking a six-percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to health officials.
24 Pinoys held in Russia back in Philippines
by Christine Boton - June 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Twenty-four Filipino workers detained for nine months in Russia arrived in the Philippines yesterday after being ordered released by Russian President Vladimir Putin upon the request of President Marcos.
38 Pinoys on virus-hit cruise ship return home
by Christine Boton - June 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Thirty-eight Filipino crewmembers of MV Hondius, which was hit by an outbreak of Andes hantavirus during voyage, returned to the country on Friday after completing a 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands.
78 OFW applicants rescued in Makati
by Christine Boton - June 20, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Migrant Workers rescued 78 overseas Filipino worker (OFW) applicants from an unregistered accommodation facility in Makati on Thursday, the DMW said.
Rules for selection of BARMM indigenous representatives out
by Christine Boton - June 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections has issued implementing rules governing the selection of non-Muslim Indigenous Peoples (NMIP) representatives to the Bangsamoro Parliament.
Collapsed building owner, contractor fined over P11 million
by Christine Boton - June 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The owner and the contractor of a building that collapsed in Angeles, Pampanga have been ordered to pay more than P11 million in labor deficiencies as well as occupational safety and health fines.
Remains of misidentified OFW arrive in Dipolog
by Christine Boton - June 18, 2026 - 12:00am
 The remains of an overseas Filipino worker who died in Lebanon finally arrived in her hometown  in Dipolog City on Tuesday, weeks after an apparent mix-up of repatriated bodies triggered anguish among...
13 Pinoy sailors return from Iraq
by Christine Boton - June 15, 2026 - 12:00am
Thirteen Filipino seafarers returned to the Philippines on Friday after projectiles hit their ship MSC Sariska V while departing Iraq on June 1.
DOLE summons Ateneo’s Baldwin
by Christine Boton - June 12, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Labor and Employment has summoned Thomas Anthony Baldwin, head coach of the Ateneo de Manila University’s men’s basketball team.
22 Pinoy trafficking victims return from Cambodia
by Christine Boton - June 11, 2026 - 12:00am
 Twenty-two Filipinos who were victims of human trafficking in Cambodia returned home on Wednesday.
Safety checks pushed after Mindanao quake
by Christine Boton - June 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck parts of Mindanao on Monday, a major labor organization yesterday called on the government to inspect workplaces to ensure the protection of workers and first re...
206 overseas job applicants rescued
by Christine Boton - June 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Around 206 people seeking jobs abroad have been rescued from overcrowded and unregistered housing facilities in Metro Manila and Cavite.
3 OFWs injured in Kuwait recovering
by Christine Boton - June 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are now recovering after sustaining injuries during a drone and missile strike at Kuwait International Airport Terminal 1 on June 3, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW)...
15 OFWs repatriated from Israel
by Christine Boton - June 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Fifteen overseas Filipino workers safely returned to the Philippines on Friday after being repatriated from Israel, following the recent ceasefire and the reopening of Ben Gurion International Airport.
Philippines joins labor conference in Geneva
by Christine Boton - June 5, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines is pushing stronger protection for platform workers and renewed action on gender equality as it participates in the 114th International Labor Conference in Geneva.
Comelec: Expelled Barzaga can run again
by Christine Boton - June 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Despite his expulsion from the House of Representatives, former Cavite 4th District representative Kiko Barzaga remains eligible to seek a return, according to Commission on Elections Chairman George Erwin Garc...
Escudero, Marcoleta campaign donors summoned
by Christine Boton - June 4, 2026 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections has issued subpoenas to individuals identified as campaign contributors of Sens. Francis Escudero and Rodante Marcoleta as part of its continuing probe into alleged non-disclosure of campaign...
Voters warned vs fake news on BSKE delay
by Christine Boton - June 3, 2026 - 12:00am
Netizens have been warned against spreading false information claiming that the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections have been postponed.
Comelec eyes P6 billion budget cut for 2028 polls
by Christine Boton - June 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections is willing to trim around P6 billion from its proposed P25-billion budget for preparations for the 2028 general elections, Comelec Chairman George Garcia said yesterday.
DOLE opens 200,000 jobs for Brigada Eskwela
by Christine Boton - June 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will roll out at least 200,000  jobs nationwide under its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program starting today.
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