MANILA: The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) is holding consultations with Congress and the Department of Health (DOH) regarding possible amendments to Republic Act (RA) 7170 or the Organ Donation Act and other related policies.

In a w…

MANILA: Chery Tiggo outplayed newcomer Strong Group, 25-12, 25-17, 25-19, to gain the early lead in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Saturday.

Mylene Paat had nine attacks and an …

MANILA: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is encouraging government agencies in Metro Manila to adopt the Policies on Flexible Working Arrangements (FWAs) in the Government in support of current initiatives to improve the traffic situation.

‘The Nat…

MANILA: The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday said it does not support the use of injectable glutathione for skin whitening.

‘Injectable glutathione is approved by FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Philippines as an adjunct treatment in cisplat…

MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) will distribute vegetable seeds and planting materials for high-value crops that require less water in areas highly affected by the El Niño phenomenon.

In a statement on Saturday, the DA said it would provid…

MANILA: Japan welcomed the Philippines’ ongoing efforts to improve its investment and business environment.

During the Japan National Day reception in Taguig on Friday night, outgoing Japanese Ambassador Kazuhiko Koshikawa expressed optimism that thi…

ANKARA: Beijing has opposed a USD75 million ‘potential’ US arms sale to Taiwan, terming it a move that would undermine China’s sovereignty and security interests.

“The US arms sales to China’s Taiwan region seriously violate the one-China principle a…