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Mosman Park's Smile Design Studio Supports Dental Health Week 2026

Smile Design Studio is supporting this year’s Australian Dental Association (ADA) campaign by encouraging young Australians to seek personalised advice from a registered dental practitioner before making decisions about their oral health. Mosman Park, WA, August 3, 2026 -- As Dental Health Week takes place from 3–9 August 2026, Smile Design Studio is supporting this year’s Australian Dental Association (ADA) campaign by encouraging young Australians to seek personalised advice from a registered

President Marcos welcomes Japanese lawmaker, cites expanding PH-Japan ties

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said Japan has always been an "important partner" in the Philippine economic development ever since Manila established relations with Tokyo 70 years ago. The President made the remark during the courtesy call at Malacañang of Fujita Fumitake, a member of Japan's House of Representatives and co-representative of the Japan Innovation Party. In a statement, the Palace said Marcos "reaffirmed the comprehensive strategic part

'Luis' weakens into LPA — Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Luis had weakened into a Low Pressure Area (LPA) as of 8 p.m. Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Pagasa said "Luis" and another LPA were being monitored inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. "Meanwhile, Typhoon 'DOLPHIN' is being monitored within the Tropical Cyclone Information Domain (TCID) of PAGASA," it said. "All are advised to monitor updates from DOST-PAGASA," the s

Mark Cuban Foundation and UNC Asheville Bring Free AI Bootcamp to Asheville Teens

Applications Close September 30 ASHEVILLE, N.C., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Mark Cuban Foundation, in partnership with UNC Asheville, will host a no-cost Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp for high school students in Asheville this fall. The program is open to students in grades 9-12 and will take place over three consecutive Saturdays - October 31, November 7, and November 14. Meals, transportation assistance, and technology will be provided at no cost. The AI Bootcamp gives underserve

Noridian Welcomes Susan J. Anderson as Vice President of Compliance

FARGO, N.D., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (Noridian), a leader in developing solutions for health care programs, is pleased to announce that Susan J. Anderson has joined the organization as vice president of compliance. Anderson is a seasoned compliance and ethics executive with extensive experience leading health care compliance, privacy, regulatory and legal programs. Throughout her career, she has helped organizations strengthen compliance effectiveness

Labor groups seek to lift TRO blocking NCR wage hike, join court challenge

SEVERAL labor groups asked a Pasig court on Monday to let them intervene in the case challenging the P85 daily minimum wage increase for Metro Manila workers, arguing that the temporary restraining order (TRO) suspending its implementation directly deprives workers of wages already granted under the wage order. In an urgent motion before Pasig Regional […]

Sandiganbayan rejects bid to drop Bonoan from Estrada corruption case

THE Sandiganbayan has denied the Office of the Ombudsman’s bid to amend the graft charge against former Senator Jose “Jinggoy” P. Ejercito Estrada, Jr. by removing former Public Works Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan as a co-accused, ruling that the proposed amendment would prejudice Mr. Estrada’s right to defend himself. In a 12-page resolution promulgated on […]

Motorists get relief as fuel prices fall by as much as P2.09/L this week

MOTORISTS will get modest relief this week as oil companies roll back pump prices by as much as P2.09 per liter (L), following softer global oil product prices, the Department of Energy (DoE) said on Monday.

Lawmakers push tax relief, lower power costs

LAWMAKERS have filed several measures seeking tax relief for workers and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), lower electricity costs for consumers and stronger environmental protection as Congress begins tackling reforms following President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA). In separate statements on Monday, Marikina Rep. Marcelino “Marcy” R. Teodoro […]

Tropical Depression Luis intensifies

TROPICAL DEPRESSION Luis intensified across northern Luzon on Monday, prompting the state weather bureau to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over several provinces while issuing heavy rainfall warnings for nearly 20 areas. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) placed Isabela, Quirino, the central and eastern […]

OVP fund discrepancies flagged

By Kaela Patricia B. Gabriel A FORMER Commission on Audit (CoA) auditor on Monday testified before the Senate impeachment court that the Office of the Vice-President’s (OVP) liquidation reports for its December 2022 confidential funds contained discrepancies and expenditures that did not comply with government rules. Former auditor Roderick C. Wamil said acknowledgment receipts exceeded the […]

Marcos: Tighten BARMM security

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has ordered security forces to ensure peaceful and orderly elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) ahead of its first regular parliamentary elections on Sept. 14, Malacañang said on Monday. “The President wants, and his directive is, for the BARMM elections to be peaceful, safe, and free,” […]

LANDBANK LGU loans hit P33.4B

STATE-OWNED Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) said its development financing for local government units (LGUs) in the Visayas reached P33.4 billion as of May, supporting local infrastructure and development projects. The total consisted of P32.7 billion released under the bank’s LGU lending program and P650.9 million under its LGU multi-developmental financing support program. “By […]

Marcoleta refuses plea in 3rd gift case

SENATOR Rodante D. Marcoleta on Monday refused to enter a plea in his third case for alleged violation of Presidential Decree (PD) No. 46, citing pending motions before the Supreme Court. The Sandiganbayan First Division entered a not guilty plea on his behalf after he declined to plead. His co-accused, businessman Aristotle B. Viray, pleaded […]

Palace backs Teodoro on WPS

MALACAÑANG on Monday backed Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr.’s call for public officials supporting China’s position on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to examine their allegiance, saying government officials should uphold the country’s maritime policies. Palace Press Officer Clarissa A. Castro said the issue is about protecting Philippine interests, not imposing a “loyalty test,” […]

Palace unfazed by Revilla bail

MALACAÑANG on Monday said the grant of bail to former Senator Ramon “Bong” B. Revilla, Jr. does not weaken the government’s anti-corruption campaign, adding that the criminal proceedings against him continue. “We cannot say that the work of the Office of the Ombudsman and state prosecutors was insufficient,” Palace Press Officer Clarissa A. Castro told […]

Palace awaits Pujalte probe

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. will act on allegations against Health Secretary Jose Brittanio “Brix” S. Pujalte, Jr. only after formal investigations establish sufficient evidence, Malacañang said on Monday. Palace Press Officer Clarissa A. Castro said the President has not ordered any preventive suspension and would base any decision on verified facts. She added that […]

TESDA Visayas eyes bigger budget

REGIONAL offices of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in the Visayas are seeking bigger budget allocations for 2027 to expand scholarship programs, upgrade training facilities and boost technical-vocational education. During a House of Representatives hearing on Monday, TESDA Region 6 proposed a P618.45-million budget, while the newly created Negros Island Region sought […]

Agusan Sur town ‘insurgency-free’

THE municipality of Loreto in Agusan del Sur has been declared stable, marking the end of decades of New People’s Army (NPA) influence, military and local officials said. The declaration was led on Friday by Mayor Alvin A. Otaza and Army 10th Infantry Division Commander Major General Alvin V. Luzon following the surrender of 349 […]

Watsons Philippines pushes better gut health among Filipinos

Watsons Philippines on Monday pushed for better digestive system habits, as gut-health-related concerns remain a major concern among Filipinos. “We want to empower Filipinos to take charge of their well-being before everyday concerns become bigger problems,” Watsons Philippines Managing Director Danilo S. Chiong said in a statement. “We believe that better outcomes start with better […]

PHL stocks end higher on peace talks, strong data

PHILIPPINE SHARES climbed on Monday as easing Middle East tensions and optimism following strong manufacturing activity data boosted market sentiment. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) went up by 1.57% or 98.28 points to close at 6,334.72, while the broader all shares index rose 1.03% or 35.11 points to end at 3,430.16. “The local market […]

Farmers seek 30% safeguard duty on rice imports

THE Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) and the Magsasaka Party-list said they asked the Tariff Commission to impose a 30% definitive safeguard duty on rice imports. The two groups also called for a modified minimum access volume system that would allow the government to manage the entry of imports more actively, in line with the […]

Regulator approves feed-in tariff rate hike

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved an increase in the feed-in tariff allowance (FIT-All), citing the insufficient buffer fund to support renewable energy (RE) producers. In a 13-page order promulgated on July 31, the ERC authorized the National Transmission Corp. (TransCo) to collect an additional P0.1348 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) starting August. The charge will be […]