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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 John Andrew Tabugoc on December 28, 2021
NoCot gov’t sends P6-M relief goods to typhoon-hit Caraga
by John Andrew Tabugoc on December 28, 2021
KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato - The North Cotabato provincial government here has sent some PHP6 million worth of relief goods for Typhoon Odette victims in the Caraga region.... 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
by Priam Nepomuceno on December 15, 2021
AFP forms anti-corruption committee
by Priam Nepomuceno on December 15, 2021
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has formed an anti-corruption committee to promote transparency and accountability within the organization.... Read full article
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on December 14, 2021
Areas under granular lockdown drop to 42
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on December 14, 2021
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año said the number of places under granular lockdown all over the country has been reduced to only 42 due to Alert Level System to prevent the spread of Covid-19.... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on December 14, 2021
House ratifies bill raising statutory rape age to 16
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on December 14, 2021
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Tuesday ratified the bicameral conference committee report on a measure raising the age of statutory rape from the current 12 years old to 16 years old to protect young people from sexual exploitation and abus... Read full article