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by John Rey Saavedra on December 10, 2021
Gov’t ready to welcome 100K OFWs amid Omicron: Lacson
by John Rey Saavedra on December 10, 2021
CEBU CITY – Senator Panfilo Lacson on Friday said the national government is ready for the arrival of the 80,000 to 100,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) despite the threat of Omicron variant of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).... Read full article
by Philippines News Agency on December 10, 2021
DOH lauds new price caps on medicines
by Philippines News Agency on December 10, 2021
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) has lauded the issuance of an executive order adding 34 drug molecules to the list of drugs with mandatory price caps.... Read full article
by Priam Nepomuceno on December 10, 2021
Brawner vows all-out support for Army troops to curb insurgency
by Priam Nepomuceno on December 10, 2021
MANILA – Philippine Army (PA) chief, Maj. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. vowed to enhance the competencies and skills of Filipino troops to ensure that they are well-trained, equipped, and prepared for the challenges of fighting the "enemies of the state" ... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on December 10, 2021
Court closes ‘bee-bear’ trademark case
by Benjamin Pulta on December 10, 2021
MANILA – The Court of Appeals (CA) has dismissed a case filed by Jollibee Foods Corp. over its legal stare-down against a local firm seeking to register “JB Jolly Bear” as a trademark... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on December 10, 2021
DFA to cancel unclaimed passports released in 2020 by Jan. 10
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on December 10, 2021
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will cancel starting January 10 all unclaimed passports that were scheduled for release in December 2020 or earlier.... Read full article
by Priam Nepomuceno on December 10, 2021
New nurses to boost PH Army's Covid-19 response
by Priam Nepomuceno on December 10, 2021
MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) Nursing Service's coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic response efforts got a much-needed reinforcement with the arrival of 83 enlisted provisional staff.... Read full article
by Alexander Lopez on December 9, 2021
70 admin cases filed, 5 dismissed in 2021 as PRO-13 cleans ranks
by Alexander Lopez on December 9, 2021
BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office in Caraga (PRO-13) has reported a total of 70 administrative cases filed against police personnel involved in different offenses this year, as the command ramped up efforts in disciplining and cleaning its ran... Read full article
by Philippines News Agency on December 9, 2021
PTFoMS probes newsman's killing in Samar
by Philippines News Agency on December 9, 2021
MANILA -- Malacañang has condemned in the strongest terms the killing of veteran reporter Jesus "Jess" Malabanan, a correspondent for the Manila Standard, who was shot at close range while tending to his store in Calbayog City Wednesday evening.... Read full article
by Edwin Fernandez on December 9, 2021
New BARMM peacekeepers cap 30-day training, brace for deployment
by Edwin Fernandez on December 9, 2021
CAMP SK PENDATUN, Maguindanao – A total of 142 graduates of the 4th Joint Peace and Security Team (JPST) training here are set for deployment Thursday across the region, officials said. This came about after the officials of the Bangsamoro Region ... Read full article
by Connie Calipay on December 9, 2021
886 PNP personnel promoted in Bicol
by Connie Calipay on December 9, 2021
LEGAZPI CITY – A total of 886 uniformed personnel of the Police Regional Office 5 (Bicol) have been promoted to the next higher rank.... Read full article