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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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) …

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