The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has activated three new free Wi-Fi sites in Calumpit, Bulacan. (MB Visual Content Group) DICT on Monday, May 15, said the initiative was conducted with the support of local government units in Calumpit. The hotspots were specifically installed and activated in Calumpang …
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DA prioritizes local biofertilizers to cut importation
PNA file photo MANILA — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday assured that local manufacturers will be prioritized in the procurement of biofertilizers. In a teleradio interview, DA Undersecretary Leocadio Sebastian said assisting the farmers is stipulated under Memorandum Order No. 32 given the significant number of manufacturers in the …
Read More »P2.6B worth of funds turned over by PCSO to Bureau of Treasury
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over P2.6 billion worth of funds to the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) in accordance with its mandate as the major charitable arm of the country. PCSO General Manager Mel Robles turns over a check worth P2,665,701,213.78 to BTr Deputy Treasurer Erwin Sta. Ana …
Read More »House OKs bill redefining illegal recruitment by syndicate
House of Representatives (PNA file photo) MANILA – Voting 260-0 with no abstentions, the House of Representatives on Monday passed on third and final reading a bill that redefines the crime of illegal recruitment committed by a syndicate which will pave the way for easier prosecution of fraudulent recruiters. House Bill 7718 …
Read More »PBBM: Assist ‘comfort women’ in filing claims
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered concerned government agencies to extend aid and assistance to the case of the “Malaya Lolas” – a group of victims of sexual slavery by the Japanese imperial army during World War II. The President made the statement following a report of the UN Convention on …
Read More »DFA: Top Aussie envoy Wong in PH next week
The Department of Foreign Affairs on Friday said the Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong will visit the Philippines next week. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said Wong will be in the country from May 16 to 19 for an official visit upon his invitation. Meanwhile, the Philippine Navy played …
Read More »ICC allows PH to submit reply on probe appeal
The International Criminal Court has granted Manila’s request to reply to the arguments raised by the ICC prosecutor on the country’s appeal against the resumption of the probe into the bloody war on illegal drugs of the Duterte administration. In a decision made public Saturday, the ICC appeals chamber said …
Read More »BOC undergoes key personnel reshuffle
Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio has ordered the revamp of district collectors in major ports and other key officers to “further improve the agency’s collection performance.” Included in the reshuffle, based on Rubio’s Customs Personnel Order (CPO) dated May 10, 2023, were collectors of the so-called “billionaires ports’ – Port of …
Read More »NPC to probe possible GCash ‘data breach’
The National Privacy Commission on Saturday said it is looking into a “potential personal data breach” among accounts of Globe-backed fintech giant GCash that encountered unauthorized money transfers on May 9. “The NPC’s Complaints and Investigation Division (CID) has been closely monitoring this incident since May 9, 2023 amidst circulating …
Read More »VP Duterte pays tribute to mothers’ selfless love
Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday, May 14, penned a heartfelt message for Mother’s Day, citing the “unconditional love” of mothers and the sacrifices they make to “sustain” the values of Filipino society. Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo from the Office of the Vice President) In her message, the official …
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