President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recently urged local government units (LGUs) to stay alert and proactive in monitoring Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), stressing the importance of increased vigilance and action against illegal operations. Speaking during the 2nd Joint National Peace and Order Council (NPOC)-Regional Peace and Order Councils (RPOCs) meeting at Camp Crame in Quezon City, Marcos revealed that …
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday urged government agencies and local governments to collaborate on science-driven innovations for a “more effective” disaster response system. Speaking at the 24th Gawad KALASAG National Awarding Ceremony at the Philippine International Convention Center, Marcos emphasized the need for continuous improvement in disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) strategies, given the evolving challenges faced …
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced last week that a total of 49 government infrastructure projects, including railways, hospitals, and airports, have been exempted from the public works ban during next year’s midterm election period. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia signed the certificate of exception on Dec. 11, which was made public on Friday. According to the Comelec, these projects are …
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The United States is funding a program to strengthen the cybersecurity defenses of Philippine human rights organizations, the US Embassy in Manila announced Friday. Through the P16.8-million Cybersecurity for Human Rights in the Philippines (C4HR-PH) initiative, launched by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and The Asia Foundation, more than 150 local organizations will receive tools and training over …
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A graduate of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law emerged as the topnotcher of the 2024 Bar Examinations, the Supreme Court (SC) announced on Friday. Kyle Christian Tutor clinched the highest score with an overall rating of 85.7700%. The SC reported that 3,962 out of 10,490 examinees passed the Bar, reflecting a 37.84% passing rate. Among the …
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The Philippines has long been accustomed to the fury of tropical storms and typhoons, with about 20 major weather events striking the nation or its surrounding waters annually. However, the unprecedented onslaught of consecutive storms in a short span of time raises a red flag for the future. Recent research from the World Weather Attribution network has linked this surge …
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The PhilHealth Benefits Development Planning Protocol has been awarded with the “Continuous Improvement Recognition” during the recently concluded 41st ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) meetings. The Benefits Development Planning Protocol was acknowledged for its significant contributions and transformative impact in ensuring that PhilHealth benefit packages are equitably designed and developed, while also providing responsive benefits that translates to adequate financial …
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By Rose de la Cruz Except for government economists and state officials, no one else believes that inflation would improve next year based on the legacy of high inflation over the past few years, said the Cost of Living Monitor done by Paris-based Ipsos Group S.A., a multinational market research and consulting firm. The Ipsos survey said most Filipinos see …
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The Philippines is intensifying efforts to strengthen trade ties with Canada and other member nations of the World Trade Organization (WTO). During a meeting with WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at Malacañang, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. shared the administration’s vision for bolstering trade and commerce partnerships. He stressed the pivotal role of trade in the country’s recovery from the …
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Thirteen Filipino women have been sentenced in Cambodia for violating the country’s surrogacy ban, the Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh reported. Initially handed a four-year prison term, their sentence was reduced to two years following mitigating arguments presented by embassy-appointed legal counsel. The women have been detained since September 23 at a medical facility and were tried by a Cambodian …
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