MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday said about 120 agents would be hired to beef up its cybercrime force. “Meron tayong 400 positions for next year, bubuksan (We will open up 400 positions for next year).At ‘yan din ay binigyan ng pondo sa Senado na PHP91 million …
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Filipinos in Gaza urged to utilize Rafah evacuation window
Palestinian women react after an Israeli bombardment in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on November 7, 2023, amid continuing battles between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. (AFP / Mohammed Abed) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) called on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in Gaza …
Read More »41 more OFWs arrive at NAIA from Israel
A total of 41 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the eighth batch of Filipinos repatriated from Israel due to the ongoing armed conflict in the Middle East country. Aside from the 41 OFWs, two minors were also repatriated to ensure their safety, the …
Read More »PBBM names adviser, ICTSI vet Consing as Maharlika Fund CEO
President Ferdinand Marcos named Rafael Consing Jr. as President and Chief Executive officer (CEO) of the Maharlika Investment Corporation, Malacañang said on Monday. “Mr. Consing is expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing the corporation’s investment strategies and contributing to the economic growth and prosperity of the Philippines,” the …
Read More »Maharlika IRR to shield fund from political interference
Speaker Martin Romualdez Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Sunday said the final implementing rules and regulations (IRR) governing the Maharlika Investment Corp. would protect the fund from the dangers of political interference. “This move is a significant step towards enhancing corporate governance and ensuring that the Maharlika Investment Fund …
Read More »Proposed P2.4-B PCO budget earns Senate nod
APPROVED. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri greets Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil (left) on Monday (Nov. 13, 2023) after the approval of the agency’s PHP2.467 proposed budget for 2024. Garafil said senators realized the importance of the agency’s mandate, especially information dissemination and fighting fake news. (PNA photo by Avito Dalan) …
Read More »As De Lima walks free, rights defenders declare time’s up for accusers, jailers
Detained former senator Leila De Lima attends the hearing on the remaining charges against her at the Regional Trial Court in Muntinlupa City on Friday, November 4, 2022. (The STAR / Russell Palma) MANILA, Philippines — As former Senator Leila De Lima works to rebuild her life following a Muntinlupa …
Read More »Security guard miraculously survives after jumping off QC flyover
A security guard sustained injuries but miraculously survived after he jumped off the railing of Meralco-Ortigas Avenue flyover in Barangay Ugong Norte, Quezon City on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 11. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said the 26-year-old man is now in stable condition and is currently undergoing treatment at …
Read More »Chinese chase Philippine boat with media at Ayungin
HIGH SEAS CHASE. Philippine Coast Guard personnel and journalists use a rigid inflatable boat (left) on Friday as they head back after filming the BRP Sierra Madre docked at Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed West Philippine Sea, where China Coast Guard personnel sailing aluminum hulled boats gave them chase …
Read More »Allies back Philippines after new water cannon attack by China
Screen grab from a footage released by the PCG shows a China coast guard ship firing its water cannon on one of the Philippine supply boats near Ayungin (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — Allies – particularly the United States and the European Union – have expressed support for the …
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