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by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on February 9, 2022
Eleazar to push for continued modernization of security bodies
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on February 9, 2022
MANILA – Partido Reporma senatorial bet Guillermo Eleazar on Wednesday vowed to work for the sustained modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)... Read full article
by Marita Moaje on February 9, 2022
Do not deprive children of protection vs. Covid-19: QC gov’t
by Marita Moaje on February 9, 2022
MANILA – The Quezon City government continues to encourage parents and guardians to have their children 5 to 11 years old vaccinated against the dreaded coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).... Read full article
by Christine Cudis on February 8, 2022
DA-private firms partnership speeds up recovery from ASF
by Christine Cudis on February 8, 2022
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the private sector continued its collaboration to revive the hog industry affected by the African swine fever (ASF) with a new breeder farm in Nueva Ecija.... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on February 8, 2022
Gov’t agencies directed to prepare for PhilSys implementation
by Azer Parrocha on February 8, 2022
MANILA – Malacañang has directed all government agencies, offices, instrumentalities, as well as local government units (LGUs) to prepare for the implementation of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) and its integration into government pro... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on February 8, 2022
DSWD urged to seek exemption from election spending ban
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on February 8, 2022
MANILA – A lawmaker on Tuesday urged the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to petition the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to exempt all the aid transactions of the department from the ban on public spending under ... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on February 8, 2022
Ex-MMDA chair cited for ‘invaluable service’ to Duterte admin
by Azer Parrocha on February 8, 2022
MANILA – Malacañang on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Benjamin “Benhur“ Abalos Jr. for his “invaluable service” to the Duterte administration and the country after he resigned to... Read full article
MANILA – Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. reminded troops to refrain from commenting on any political posts on social media to avoid allegations of engaging in partisan politics.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on February 8, 2022
10-yr T-bond rate tracks rise in US treasuries yield
by Joann Villanueva on February 8, 2022
MANILA – National Treasurer Rosalia de Leon said the increase in the rate of 10-year Treasury bond (T-bond) Tuesday is marginal and is within secondary market rates. ... Read full article
by Priam Nepomuceno on February 8, 2022
Gov't digitalization to promote social justice, curb corruption
by Priam Nepomuceno on February 8, 2022
MANILA – Partido Reporma standard bearer Senator Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson on Tuesday said he is determined to use technological solutions to eliminate corruption if he wins as the country's next president.... Read full article
by Lade Jean Kabagani on February 8, 2022
Gov't to develop 'new normal' roadmap vs. Covid-19 pandemic
by Lade Jean Kabagani on February 8, 2022
MANILA – Presidential adviser on Covid-19 response, Vince Dizon, said the government mulls the development of a strategic roadmap to the new normal so that the country can start "beating" the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.... Read full article