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by Philippines News Agency on January 2, 2022
Spend public funds properly, Go urges gov’t execs
by Philippines News Agency on January 2, 2022
MANILA – Senator Christopher “Bong” Go urged the government officials to ensure that public funds are spent properly after President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed the 2022 General Appropriations Act last week.... Read full article
by Kris Crismundo on January 1, 2022
Public offices have until Jan. 6 to submit Citizen’s Charters
by Kris Crismundo on January 1, 2022
MANILA – The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) reminded public offices nationwide to submit their Citizen’s Charters until January 6 as mandated by the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act.... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on December 31, 2021
DOJ tightens watch on gender-based online harassment
by Benjamin Pulta on December 31, 2021
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday approved the draft of guidelines for cases of Gender-Based Online Sexual Harassment (GBOSH) under Republic Act (RA) No. 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act.... Read full article
by Catherine Teves on December 31, 2021
PH boosts action for climate, community resilience
by Catherine Teves on December 31, 2021
MANILA – The government further enhanced its efforts this year to build climate resilience among communities nationwide and address climate change to better protect the environment, lives and property.... Read full article
by Philippines News Agency on December 30, 2021
DOF backs DENR move to lift ban on open-pit mining
by Philippines News Agency on December 30, 2021
MANILA – The Department of Finance (DOF) has expressed its support behind the recent decision of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to lift the ban on open-pit mining... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on December 28, 2021
5-day 'PhilHealth holiday' to hurt the poor: Salceda
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on December 28, 2021
MANILA – The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday stressed the need for a "solvent" Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) that can verify and pay claims quickly and provide adequate financial protection to members.... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on December 28, 2021
SC improves further in 2021 with 110% clearance rate
by Benjamin Pulta on December 28, 2021
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) disposed of a record number of cases this year -- more than the new cases filed -- for a clearance rate of 110 percent, according to data provided by the Office of the Clerk of Court En Banc and the Divisions Clerk on ... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on December 28, 2021
PhilHealth to get P80-B in subsidies under 2022 nat'l budget
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on December 28, 2021
MANILA – State insurer Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will receive almost PHP80 billion in subsidies allocated under the proposed PHP5.02-trillion 2022 national budget, according to a party-list lawmaker.... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on December 28, 2021
Missing, exploited children reports double in 2021: DOJ
by Benjamin Pulta on December 28, 2021
MANILA – Reports involving Filipino children sent through the United States-based National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) CyberTipline Reports (CTR) more than doubled this year, according to data shared by the Department of Justice (... Read full article
by Philippines News Agency on December 19, 2021
Days of FB scammers numbered: DOLE
by Philippines News Agency on December 19, 2021
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Sunday assailed anew the brains behind the devious use of a fake Facebook (FB) account for their personal gains and to dupe victims using the name of Secretary Silvestre Bello III.... Read full article