As if staging a strike is a contest, transport groups Piston and Manibela– both opposing the government-imposed Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program– claimed victory in the recent strikes staged in Metro Manila roads precisely against the PUVMP. But the government quickly disputed such a victory. Both groups said on Monday they brought the streets of Metro Manila and the Southern …
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Carsome Philippines, an online platform for certified pre-owned cars, partnered with Seaoil to launch the exciting “Free Fuel Frenzy” campaign, a dynamic partnership that goes beyond just savings – creating a seamless and cost-effective used car ownership journey for Filipinos. The campaign offers three tiers of savings – free fuel for a year, fuel up on savings, and discounted fuel …
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), represented by Information and Publication Officer II Jesse Ong and Creative Services Officer II Michaelangelo Tolentino, promoted the agency’s 2024 photography contest themed: “Harvest Time” during a recent guesting at the Capampangan in Media, Inc. (CAMI) Balitaan Forum in Clark, Pampanga. According to Ong and Tolentino, this year’s photo competition is a fitting …
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Sen. Francis “Tol” Tolentino favors the Philippines conducting regular joint patrol with Australia, Japan, and the United States at the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to signal a strengthened alliance with ‘like-minded’ countries and strongly deter China’s bullying of the Philippines. “So, I think it (joint patrol at WPS) will signify a commitment to mutual defense and security cooperation among allies. …
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Officials from the Postal Administration of India recently visited the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) to meet with PHLPost officials in an effort to augment and improve the postal remittance business in the country. The move is aimed at facilitating and improving postal relations between member countries in the Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU). India Post is a key channel partner …
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By Rose de la Cruz Even with the relative strength of the peso in February, the government’s debt stock pushed to P15 trillion that month because of government domestic debt issuances (particularly bonds). The government’s debt jumped 10.4 percent year-on-year surpassing P15 trillion for the first time in February 2024, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. BTr’s data showed …
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By Rose de la Cruz Pawning their cash cards is the only hope of beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to cope with their daily needs for food, fare and an education for their children. Considering the high cost of food and transport, how else can they live if they do not get their cash grants from the …
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The hacking of websites of different government agencies is becoming alarmingly rampant these days that one couldn’t help but ask if these institutions aren’t doing enough to thwart such cyber-attacks. For sure, these agencies have people to man their computer systems and are, in fact, spending millions of pesos to shield against cyber intruders. Yet, they proved no match to …
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By Rose de la Cruz All those booboos in physical police work must not be used in coping with artificial intelligence and other modern technologies and strategies for the Philippine National Police system, which is why newly-appointed PNP Chief, Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil wants a 5-year ‘smart policing’ development plan designed and adopted. A story of the Philippine News Agency …
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By Rose de la Cruz Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian has noted a leakage or wastage of billions of pesos worth of vouchers for the senior high school program, which do not benefit the indigent but deserving students but the wealthy and influential students, in utter violation of the law creating the Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-to-12) program of the country. He …
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