Upskilling Filipino workers for Saudi jobs

THE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia plans to hire one million Filipinos in the next two years to work in its hospitality, construction, and information and technology sectors. This week, Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople is meeting with a delegation from the kingdom to discuss what looms as a massive manpower …

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A good result from govt energy saving program

The GEMP is overseen by the Inter-Agency Energy Efficiency and Conservation Committee (IAEECC) created by Republic Act 11285, or the “Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act,” which took effect in late 2019. Under RA 11285, the government has a target of reducing its total electricity and fuel consumption by at least …

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Maharlika bill goes to Palace

House adopts Senate version, keeps ban on state pension funds The enrolled copy of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill will be transmitted to the Palace for signing by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after both Houses of Congress adopted the bicameral conference committee report, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said …

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PBBM: Gov’t, LGUs must digitalize transactions

The Marcos administration is pushing for more digitized transactions in all government agencies, including at local government units (LGUs), to provide seamless and accurate service to the Filipino people. In his speech during the 86th Anniversary celebration of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) in Pasay City, President Ferdinand Marcos …

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Solons commend Speaker for ‘exceptional’ leadership

The House of Representatives on Wednesday night unanimously adopted a resolution commending Speaker Martin Romualdez for “his exceptional, reformative and effective leadership” during the first regular session of the 19th Congress. The chamber approved Houdse Resolution (HR) 055 authored by Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe and Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan …

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