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 …
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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 …
Read More »PBBM admin working double time to mitigate effects of El Niño
At a Glance The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will lead the “El Niño Team.” The team is tasked to implement measures to mitigate the impact of El Niño on the country’s economy, natural resources, environment, climate change, disaster response, and peace and order. Marcos has ordered …
Read More »Positivity rate in NCR may rise as high as 25%: OCTA
THE HEAT IS ON. Commuters wait for a ride under the sweltering heat along Elliptical Road in Quezon City on Thursday (May 4, 2023). Some use fans to provide temporary shade from direct sunlight. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA – The positivity rate or the number of people testing positive for Covid-19 …
Read More »Oil spill-displaced fishermen to learn fiberglass boat-making
FIBERGLASS FISHING BOATS. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has embarked on a campaign to teach fishermen how to build their own boats out of resin. The BFAR, in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment, will conduct boat-making classes for displaced Oriental Mindoro fishermen starting May …
Read More »Kuwait row a big loss for PH
(Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) $600m OFW remittances at stake over deployment ban counter-move The Philippines stands to lose about $600 million (about P33.5 billion) in remittances by its overseas workers in Kuwait annually after the Middle Eastern state imposed an entry ban on all Filipinos, except those with …
Read More »A special day for moms
Bea with her mom Mariasun “Dearest Mama, How do I love thee, let me count the ways. I love you for being my first love. A love I have felt since I was first conceived in your womb. I love you for sacrificing your last years in school to raise …
Read More »Munti Court acquits De Lima on 2nd drug charge, bail eyed on 3rd case
TWO CASES DOWN. Detained former Senator Leila De Lima leaves the Regional Trial Court in Muntinlupa City on Friday ter attending the hearing on one of the remaining illegal drugs charges against her, in which she was acquitted. (Danny Pata) A Muntinlupa City court has acquitted detained former senator Leila …
Read More »PH to hold talks with Kuwait amid work visa suspension
The Philippines will soon send a delegation to Kuwait to tackle labor and migrant workers issues, including the recent suspension of new work visas for Filipinos by the Kuwaiti government, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday, May 13. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary …
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