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Labor groups protest halt to P85 wage hike

Various labor groups have formally filed their opposition to the Pasig City Regional Trial Court’s order suspending the P85 daily minimum wage increase recently implemented by the Department of Labor and Employment.

Philstar · 59m ago
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NBI summons Leviste, Paras over alleged plot vs Recto

The National Bureau of Investigation has subpoenaed Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste and former cabinet official Jacinto Paras as part of its probe into an alleged plot to fabricate accusations against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.

Philstar · 59m ago
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Transport groups set strike anew

Manibela and other transport groups will stage a three-day transport strike from Aug. 10 to 12 to urge the government to grant a provisional fare increase as fuel prices continue to climb.

Philstar · 59m ago
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Insurance chief suspended

Insurance Commissioner Reynaldo Regalado has been suspended for six months as he faces administrative complaints for allegedly approving the application of an insurance provider in which he previously served as lawyer.

Philstar · 59m ago
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Rising river prompts flood monitoring in Pangasinan

Continuous rains brought by the southwest monsoon, enhanced by Tropical Depression #LuisPH, caused flooding and stagnant rainwater in parts of Pangasinan on Monday, August 3, 2026, prompting authorities to closely monitor rivers and low-lying communities.

GMA News Online · 3h ago
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Over 1,129 villages in Region 1 monitored amid heavy rains

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Ilocos Region is monitoring 1,129 barangays in Region 1 as heavy rains from the southwest monsoon, enhanced by Tropical Depression Luis, continue to raise the threat of flooding and landslides across the region.

GMA News Online · 3h ago