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by Priam Nepomuceno on March 11, 2022
PH Army offers 'wellness checks' for 125th anniversary
by Priam Nepomuceno on March 11, 2022
MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) on Thursday launched its "Physical and Mental Health Hygiene Modalities" as among activities for the celebration of its 125th anniversary on March 22.... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 11, 2022
Michael Regino named new SSS chair
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 11, 2022
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has promoted Social Security System (SSS) Commissioner Michael Regino as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the state-owned firm, Malacañang confirmed Friday.... Read full article
by Lade Jean Kabagani on March 9, 2022
10M doses of PH-Russian vax deal completed
by Lade Jean Kabagani on March 9, 2022
MANILA – The Philippines has already received all the 10 million doses of Sputnik Covid-19 doses ordered from the Russian government, National Task Force Against Covid-19 chief, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., said Tuesday.... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on March 9, 2022
House to expand opportunities for women's leadership: Velasco
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on March 9, 2022
MANILA – Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Tuesday assured that the House of Representatives will continue to support efforts toward gender equality and opportunities for women “to claim their rightful place in positions of leadership.”... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on March 9, 2022
SC disbars lawyer previously booted out in California
by Benjamin Pulta on March 9, 2022
MANILA – A lawyer was ordered disbarred by the Supreme Court (SC) following similar proceedings in the United States due to unlawful and deceitful conduct.... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on March 9, 2022
LTFRB’s plan to restore public bus routes to full capacity lauded
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on March 9, 2022
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has committed to restore all public bus routes to full capacity without Covid-19 restrictions, a leader of the House of Representatives said on Tuesday.... Read full article
MANILA – Malacañang has directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to conduct a thorough investigation on the disappearance of 31 “sabungeros” (cockfighting enthusiasts).... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on March 8, 2022
Karlo Nograles named new CSC chair
by Azer Parrocha on March 8, 2022
MANILA – Former Cabinet Secretary and acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles has been named chairperson of the Civil Service Commission (CSC).... Read full article
by Nanette Guadalquiver on March 8, 2022
DOLE grants employment aid to 711 typhoon-hit Negrenses
by Nanette Guadalquiver on March 8, 2022
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment-Western Visayas (DOLE-6) has granted emergency employment assistance worth PHP2.8 million to some 711 informal sector workers in the southern part of Negros Occidental affected by Typhoon Odette.... Read full article
by Christine Cudis on March 8, 2022
DA reform initiatives spell future success: Dar
by Christine Cudis on March 8, 2022
MANILA – With barely three months left before Secretary William Dar leaves the Department of Agriculture (DA), he wants to be remembered for his legacy of providing direction for the sector’s future leaders.... Read full article