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by Azer Parrocha on March 24, 2022
Unfinished gov’t projects won’t become ‘white elephants’
by Azer Parrocha on March 24, 2022
MANILA – Unfinished infrastructure projects under the “Build, Build, Build” program are not going to be white elephants because they underwent thorough assessment by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)... Read full article
by Philippines News Agency on March 24, 2022
USAID launches tech-based reading program in NegOcc
by Philippines News Agency on March 24, 2022
MANILA – United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Philippines Mission Director Ryan Washburn visited Negros Occidental recently ... Read full article
by Marita Moaje on March 24, 2022
26 more beneficiaries qualify to avail of BP2 program
by Marita Moaje on March 24, 2022
MANILA – Additional seven families consisting of 26 individuals are set to start a new life in their home provinces in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) through the government’s Balik Probinsya Bagong Pag-Asa (BP2) Program.... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on March 24, 2022
Andanar on Duterte admin’s drug war: ‘Mission accomplished’
by Azer Parrocha on March 24, 2022
MANILA – Despite President Rodrigo Roa Duterte himself admitting that he could not finish his war against illegal drugs before the end of his six-year term,... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 24, 2022
Gov't to help OFWs in Russia as economic sanctions bite
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 24, 2022
MANILA – The Philippines Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) on Wednesday said it is ready to assist overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Russia who are looking to work in other nations.... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on March 24, 2022
New anti-rape law to reduce abuses vs. minors: solon
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on March 24, 2022
MANILA – A lawmaker at the House of Representatives on Wednesday said the new law raising the minimum age of sexual consent from 12 to 16 could help drastically reduce abuses against minors and provide stronger protection for them.... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 23, 2022
Gov’t adopts 10-point agenda for speedy economic recovery
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 23, 2022
MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has directed the government departments and offices to adopt the 10-point policy agenda to hasten the recovery of the Philippine economy from the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on March 23, 2022
SC rules cancer compensable work-related illness in seaman's case
by Benjamin Pulta on March 23, 2022
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the claim of a seafarer's widow that lung cancer is a compensable work-related illness in the case of her husband.... Read full article
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on March 23, 2022
TESDA scholars may now choose to get allowance via GCash
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on March 23, 2022
MANILA – Scholars of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) may now opt to receive their allowances via e-wallet GCash, as the agency renewed its partnership with operator Mynt's subsidiary, G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI).... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 23, 2022
OVP can resume pandemic programs amid poll campaign
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 23, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has allowed the Office of the Vice President (OVP) to continue some of its coronavirus response efforts even during the campaign period for May 9 elections.... Read full article