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Marcos gets senators' support on not working with ICC
The statement of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on not cooperating with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its probe of former President Rodrigo R. Duterte's war on drugs, was reemphasized by senators saying only the President has the discretion on the matter as the chief architect of ...
Sara Duterte vows to adhere to OVP’s mission to serve the Filipino people
Vice President Sara Z. Duterte on Wednesday led the 88th-anniversary celebration of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) with the commitment to continuing to be guided by its mission: “To reach, serve, and create lasting impact on the lives of the Filipino people." according to a r...
Gov’t workers to get year-end bonus starting Nov. 15
Government personnel will start getting their year-end bonus and cash gift by Nov. 15, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said in a report by Philippine News Agency. In a statement, DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said her office has allotted a total of PHP60.5 billion for the year-end ...
San Miguel sees profit more than double to P31.2 billion
San Miguel Corp.'s profit more than doubled in the first nine months of the year, the conglomerate said on Monday, boosted by strong performances from key operating units, according to a report by Manila Times. Consolidated net income was said to have hit P31.20 billion for January-Septemb...
Marcos wants support for El Nino-hit provinces
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday directed concerned government agencies to give “production support” to provinces that are vulnerable to the impact of the El Niño phenomenon, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Marcos gave the order in a sectoral meeting ...
LGUs asked to play role in improving lives of Filipinos
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday underscored the important roles of the local government units (LGUs) in improving access to basic services and enhancing the lives of the Filipino people through Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and...
Pasig City Gears Up for Fourth Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill
As part of its commitment to disaster preparedness, the local government of Pasig, in collaboration with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), is set to conduct the Fourth Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on...
Ceremonial Signing of MOU Marks Housing Project for Pateros Residents
Pateros, Metro Manila - In a significant step towards improving the lives of its residents, a ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the construction and development of a housing project took place on November 3, 2023, at Masagana, Brgy. Sta. Ana, Pateros, Metro Manila. The p...
Manila City Jail inmates allowed to vote
Around 300 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in the Old Bilibid, otherwise known as Manila City Jail, exercised their right to vote Monday in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said in a report by Philippine News A...
Czech Republic to send trade missions to PH in 2024
Seeing the opportunities in the Philippines, the Czech Republic said it is organizing visits to the country involving high-ranking government officials and business delegation for possible partnerships on defense, agriculture and other areas. “The opportunities are here. We just need to grab ...