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by Benjamin Pulta on March 16, 2022
Anti-terror council to go after groups who sow election violence
by Benjamin Pulta on March 16, 2022
MANILA – The Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) will not turn a blind eye on groups associated with the outlawed Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) who will use the elections to sow violence and disturb the peace, Justice Secret... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 16, 2022
DOLE seeks wage subsidy to cushion impact of oil price surge
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 16, 2022
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has proposed the grant of a three-month wage subsidy for private-sector workers, particularly for minimum wage earners, amid soaring oil prices.... Read full article
by Priam Nepomuceno on March 16, 2022
AFP names new intel chief
by Priam Nepomuceno on March 16, 2022
MANILA – Philippine Army (PA) Maj. Gen. Romulo Manuel Jr. assumed as the new deputy chief-of-staff for intelligence (J-2) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday.... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on March 16, 2022
Anti-drug agencies urged to intensify campaign during poll period
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on March 16, 2022
MANILA – The chairman of the House Dangerous Drugs Committee on Wednesday urged the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA),... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 16, 2022
Andanar on Neri’s appointment: It’s presidential prerogative
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 16, 2022
MANILA – Malacañang defended Wednesday the appointment of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Aimee Neri who was embroiled in extortion allegations.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 16, 2022
Gov't eyes nationwide Alert Level 1 before status downgrade
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 16, 2022
MANILA – All areas in the country must be placed under Alert Level 1 before the government could impose a lower status of Covid-19 risk classification, a health official said Wednesday.... Read full article
by Marita Moaje on March 15, 2022
Isko Moreno vows to continue train, road projects in Bicol
by Marita Moaje on March 15, 2022
MANILA – As the Aksyon Demokratiko enters the territory of another presidentiable to woo Bicolanos, its standard-bearer Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso vowed to continue train and road projects in the region.... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 15, 2022
PRRD OKs inclusive education for learners with disabilities
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 15, 2022
MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed a law mandating all schools nationwide to ensure inclusive education for learners with disabilities.... Read full article
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on March 14, 2022
BPO workers need adjustment time before resuming on-site work
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on March 14, 2022
MANILA – Partido Reporma senatorial candidate Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar said workers who have been under the work from home arrangement since the start of the pandemic,... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on March 14, 2022
CA orders credit card debtor to settle P3.3-M obligation
by Benjamin Pulta on March 14, 2022
MANILA – The Court of Appeals (CA) upheld the decision of a local court ordering a woman from Pampanga to settle with a bank her PHP3.34 million credit card debts.... Read full article