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by Philippine News Agency on January 16, 2023
Congress hikes AFP modernization budget by P6-B
by Philippine News Agency on January 16, 2023
Congress has increased this year’s budget for the Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (AFPMP) by PHP6 billion, raising the total new appropriations to PHP45 billion.... Read full article
by Philippines News Agency on January 16, 2023
DENR policy-making body gears for improved land governance
by Philippines News Agency on January 16, 2023
LMB Director Emelyne Talabis said in a statement on Saturday the bureau takes pride in the new policies and other accomplishments on its priority programs that resulted in improved delivery of land-related services to Filipinos this year.... Read full article
by Philippine News Agency on January 16, 2023
Gov’t to maintain 2-month sugar buffer stock: Marcos
by Philippine News Agency on January 16, 2023
Aside from ensuring a buffer stock, the chief executive likewise discussed his administration’s plans against smuggling and improving the production side of agricultural products.... Read full article
by Marilyn Galang on January 10, 2023
DSWD allots P19-M for PWDs’ cash-for-work program in N. Ecija
by Marilyn Galang on January 10, 2023
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released some PHP19 million for the cash-for-work program for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in this province.... Read full article
by Leonel Abasola on January 9, 2023
Bill proposes salary, benefits for PNPA cadets
by Leonel Abasola on January 9, 2023
With the intensive training they undergo to become full-pledged enforcers of the law, it is but fitting to promote the general welfare of every PNPA cadet, stated Senate Bill No. 1596 or the PNPA Cadet Act filed by Senator Ramon Revilla Jr.... Read full article
by Leonel Abasola on January 9, 2023
Gatchalian hopeful of joint WPS exploration talks with China
by Leonel Abasola on January 9, 2023
Gatchalian said Sunday as in any talks with other countries, the minimum requirement is that the Philippine Constitution must be followed such as the 60/40 sharing of any products as provided for in the country's law.... Read full article
by Kris Crismundo on January 9, 2023
More investments to sustain gains in employment condition: ECOP
by Kris Crismundo on January 9, 2023
During the Laging Handa public briefing Friday, Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) president Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. welcomed the 4.2-percent unemployment rate in December 2022, which is the lowest in 17 years since April 2005.... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on January 4, 2023
PBBM must handle maritime dispute decisively: analyst
by Azer Parrocha on January 4, 2023
A political analyst on Tuesday expressed hope that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. would be both “decisive” and "adamant" in handling maritime issues with China in the South China Sea during his three-day state visit there.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 4, 2023
Manila suspends classes, work for Black Nazarene feast on Jan. 9
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 4, 2023
The Manila City government on Tuesday announced that there will be no work and classes in the city on Jan. 9 in observance of the Feast of the Black Nazarene.... Read full article
by Annabel Consuelo Petinglay on January 4, 2023
DepEd to build, repair PHP64M worth of classrooms in Antique
by Annabel Consuelo Petinglay on January 4, 2023
Evelyn Remo, DepEd Schools Division of Antique chief on Governance and Administration, said in an interview Tuesday the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will implement the construction of the 19 classrooms.... Read full article