Hannah Santos
DMW, LGUs team up to improve migrant workers' protection
To better protect migrant workers and curb illegal recruitment and human trafficking, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) hopes to forge more partnerships with various local government units (LGUs) in the country, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. On Tuesday, the DMW, through its...
DOLE to mark 90th anniversary
At least 28,000 vacancies are available at the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) job fairs as the department commemorates its 90th founding anniversary next month, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a press statement, the DOLE urged job seekers across the country to visit a...
MMDA forms group to apprehend EDSA bus lane violators
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority launched Tuesday a restructured operations group that will go after violators of the exclusive EDSA bus lane, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The Special Operations Group will be under the direct supervision of Assistant General Ma...
Navotas launches programs for the youth
The city government rolled out various programs and services for the benefit of the Navoteño youth. Mayor John Rey Tiangco signed a memorandum of agreement providing scholarship to 21 new beneficiaries of the NavotaAs Scholarship Program for the school year 2023-2024. Six students qualified...
Manila Cathedral to hold 'Red Wednesday' Mass
The Manila Cathedral is set to hold a Mass for the annual commemoration of "Red Wednesday" on Nov. 29 to remind the faithful of the ongoing persecution against Christians around the world, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a social media post Wednesday, the Cathedral sai...
House, MMDA agree to confiscate ‘8’ plates
The House of Representatives and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have formally agreed to apprehend the drivers of vehicles bearing protocol plates with the number 8 and confiscate the expired or spurious plates, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. House Secretary G...
PNP reshuffle affects 5 officials
Five ranking police officials have been included in the latest reorganization of the Philippine National Police (PNP), according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Based on PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr.'s order dated Nov. 17 that took effect on the same date, Director for Information a...
PNP warns policemen against using EDSA bus lane
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it would not tolerate police officers violating traffic laws and regulations, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo made this assurance after authorities apprehended a total of 514 violators, inc...
Acorda proposes longer tenure for next PNP chief
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. is hoping his successor would have a longer tour of duty to sustain programs and projects, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Acorda, a member of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 1991, assumed the top PNP l...
DND, AFP asked to strategically assess forces deployment
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. exhorted the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday to conduct strategic review and to maximize forces deployment to ensure that strategies remain attuned to the current and future geopolitical challenges. &ldqu...