All 131 Filipinos have left the area as gov’t triggers forced repatriation All 131 Filipinos have left northern Gaza where an Israeli ground attack seemed imminent as the Department of Foreign Affairs raised crisis alert level 4 in the Palestinian enclave on Sunday. The Philippine government, however, is still trying …
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RESTORED. The official website of the House of Representatives is now accessible and operational a day after the cyber incident. House Secretary General Reginald Velasco on Monday (Oct. 16, 2023) said the investigation into the “unauthorized access” is ongoing in coordination with relevant law enforcement agencies. (Screengrab from https://www.congress.gov.ph/) MANILA – The House …
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At a Glance The raging conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas rebel fighters could end up being costly for the Philippines, says Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The raging conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas rebel fighters could end up being costly for …
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(File photo) MANILA – A major bloc in the House of Representatives affirmed its support for Speaker Martin Romualdez amid the chamber’s recent move to realign PHP1.23 billion in confidential funds in the proposed 2024 national budget to agencies in charge of protecting the Philippines’ territorial rights in the West Philippine …
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Malacañang has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 44 declaring the “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program” as a flagship program of the administration through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). “The DSWD shall undertake the necessary steps for the successful implementation and expansion of the Food Stamp Program …
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Suspended LTFRB Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III Former Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) official Jeff Tumbado confirmed that he has received a subpoena from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), but has requested a postponement of an impending investigation. The NBI subpoena details Tumbado’s allegations of corruption in the …
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The website of the House of Representatives was hacked Sunday, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said. “Immediate steps have been taken to address the issue,” Velasco said in a statement. He said the House is working closely with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating …
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At a Glance Makabayan bloc member ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro thanked on Monday, Oct. 16 the House leadership for siding with her amid the “death threat” issued by former president Rodrigo Duterte. ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro, former president Rodrigo Duterte (PPAB, Malacañang photo) Makabayan bloc member …
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The transport strike staged by transport group Manibela has minimal impact on the transportation in Metro Manila and other regions, the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said on Monday, Oct,. 16. The LTFRB, in a report submitted to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), said the Monday transport strike did …
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The leader of the transport group Manibela on Sunday called off a meeting in Malacañang a day before a planned strike, claiming there were corrupt officials involved that he would eventually name. “There are people who do not want to resolve [the issue] since their corruption might get exposed,” said …
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