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NCRPO to mobilize 21,581 personnel for SONA
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Wednesday said it would deploy 21,581 personnel to secure the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on July 24, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. ...
BSP unveils commemorative coin for 125th Independence Day
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the launching Monday of the commemorative coin set for the 125th anniversary of the Philippine Independence and Nationhood (APIN) in Malacañang. In his remarks during the event, the President, along with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Gov. Felipe Meda...
Bill proposes creation of dialysis wards in public hospitals
As the country celebrates National Kidney Month, three House of Representatives members urged their colleagues to pass a bill requiring government hospitals to set up dialysis wards and make them available for free to indigent patients, according to a report by Phiippine News Agency. House Bil...
QC mayor distributes assistance to senior citizens
Quezon City - In a concerted effort to prioritize the welfare of senior citizens, Mayor Joy Belmonte personally distributed financial assistance to 1,302 elderly residents of Quezon City through the Social Welfare Assistance (SWA) for Indigent Senior Citizens program, facilitated by the Social Servi...
PNP chief calls for inspection of detention facilities
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. on Monday ordered the conduct of inspection of all police detention facilities to ensure the protection of the rights of arrested individuals, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Acorda's order came after members of th...
BSP announces 56-day bill offering
A 56-day Bill will be offered by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) starting June 30, 2023 as part of the central bank’s move to further improve monetary operations under the Interest Rate Corridor (IRC) framework, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The new tenor will be...
DILG to recognize top regional offices
In a bid to further promote gender equality, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to recognize its top performing regional offices (ROs) for institutional gender mainstreaming initiatives through the maiden offering of the Gender and Development (GAD) Seal Certification ...
Cops, soldiers asked to renew gun permits
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday reminded police officers and soldiers to set a good example to civilians in terms of firearms ownership through the regular renewal of their gun licenses, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. PNP director for operations Brig. Gen. Leo Fran...
DSWD gives QC orphanage time to fix violations
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday said the Gentle Hands, Inc. (GHI) has been given enough time to correct violations before a cease-and-desist order (CDO) was issued against the Quezon City orphanage, according to a report by Philippine News A...
Mandaluyong business chamber marks 67th anniversary
Mandaluyong City - The Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Mandaluyong (FCCCM) recently marked a significant milestone as they celebrated their 67th Founding Anniversary and conducted the 67th-68th Induction of Directors and Officers. The momentous occasion took place at the prestigious Gloria M...