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The cost of measles outbreak in the Philippines

Moneymax.ph
Posted at Feb 22 04:32 PM

Here are a few things to keep in mind about the cost of vaccination and treating the disease.   Read more »

7 celebs who welcomed babies past age 50

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 22 02:16 AM

Korina Sanchez and Mar Roxas consider the arrival of their newborn twins a “miracle,” having waited for a family milestone for nearly a decade after they got married. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: February 21, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 22 12:49 AM

Here are the day's big stories in photos. Read more »

IN PHOTOS: 'Tireless' Catriona Gray takes to the streets of pageant-crazy Manila

Shiela Reyes, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 21 11:54 PM

Overwhelming crowds welcomed Catriona Gray, who sported a tireless smile while waving from her float during her grand homecoming parade around Metro Manila on Thursday afternoon. Read more »

LIVE BLOG: Gilas Pilipinas vs Qatar (2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers)

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 22 02:00 AM

It's now or never for the Philippines men's national basketball team, when it plays the first of two must-win games in the final window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. Read more »

Duterte signs expanded maternity leave law

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 21 06:50 PM

MANILA (UPDATE) - President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a bill that will grant additional leave benefits for working mothers. Read more »

FIRST LOOK: This is the Samsung Galaxy S10

Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 21 07:45 PM

The Galaxy S10 series is the biggest redesign of Samsung's S line of flagships in 2 years. Read more »

LOOK: 'Star Wars'-themed clinic in PGH brings joy to kids with cancer

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 21 04:57 AM

Check out the fully-renovated Hematology Oncology Clinic of the Philippine General Hospital --featuring the characters of 'Star Wars.'  Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: February 20, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 21 01:24 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

LOOK: Scale model of tunnel-boring machine for Metro Manila Subway

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 07:03 PM

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the 6.9-meter diameter tunnel-boring machine being considered for the subway project weighs over 600 tons.  Read more »

National Artist for Architecture Bobby Mañosa has died

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 20 09:18 PM

Franciso 'Bobby' Mañosa, one of the country's great architects, known for his designs inspired heavily by the aesthetics of the bahay kubo and the bahay na bato, has died aged 88.  Read more »

Kulong, multa sa mga sadyang naninira ng salapi: BSP

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 20 09:46 PM

Maaaring pagmultahin ng hindi hihigit sa P20,000 o makulong ng limang taon ang sinumang mapatutunayang sadyang naninira ng salapi, paalala ng Bangko Sentral.  Read more »

Civil Service Exam: A Guide for Aspiring Public Servants

Moneymax.ph
Posted at Feb 20 05:14 PM

Here’s what aspiring government employees should know about taking the civil service exam in the Philippines. Read more »

LOOK: BSP educates public on defaced, mutilated banknotes, coins

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 20 07:04 PM

Under Presidential Decree No. 247, people may face a fine of up to P20,000 and imprisonment of up to 5 years for the willful defacement, mutilation, tearing, burning or destruction of banknotes and coins. Read more »

Economic managers seek 'Build, Build, Build' exemption from Comelec ban

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 01:21 PM

Under COMELEC Resolution No. 10429, disbursement of funds for construction of public works is prohibited from March 29 to May 12, 2019. Read more »

The truth about microwave ovens

Whirlpool Philippines
Posted at Feb 20 11:29 AM

Here are three common myths about microwave ovens and the reasons why people should not believe them. Read more »

The other side of Manila Bay

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 21 05:35 AM

While tourists view the baywalk area as the poster image of Manila Bay, other stories unfold on Barangay 649 Engineer’s Island, informally known as the Baseco compound in Tondo. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: February 19, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 20 03:15 AM

Here are the day's big stories in photos. Read more »

Duterte signs national integrated cancer control act

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 19 11:35 PM

A cancer assistance fund is also created under the law. The health department shall manage the fund and may solicit and receive donations. Read more »

Duterte signs law creating new housing department

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 19 07:53 PM

Under the new law, the government will establish Housing One-Stop Processing Centers to centralize the processing and issuance of all required housing-related permits, clearances, and licenses. Read more »