The Department of Health (DOH) warns public against the increased possibility of food poisoning as summer season begins.
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DFA warns OFWs in Yemen
As the situation worsens in Yemen, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) warns overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the said country to leave.
MERS-CoV affects Filipinos in Saudi Arabia
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is still confirming reports saying that three Filipinos contracted the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in Saudi Arabia.
PAF to acquire new aircraft
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will acquire a new C295, adding to its cargo and transportation capabilities.
BIFF kills soldiers in ambush
In Maguindanao, two members of the Philippine Army were killed in an ambush conducted by suspected members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF).
DPWH to implement 3 strike policy
The Department of Pubic Works and Highway (DPWH) said that it will strictly implement its 3-strike policy against erring contractors.
PAGCOR stops paying for streetlights
Streetlights in various streets in Parañaque City lost power after Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) stopped paying for their electric bill, saying that they want to use their funds for programs for street children.
OWWA Caraga opens 76 scholarship slots for OFW dependents
BUTUAN CITY, PIA – The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Regional Welfare Office -13 is now accepting applications for Overseas Filipino Workers Dependents Scholarship Program (OFWDSP) for the school year 2015-2016. OFWDSP is offered to legal dependents of active OFWs who receive monthly salaries of not more than $400 US. Overseas Workers Welfare Officer II and Scholarship Coordinator, Rodel Deligero said “76 scholarship slots are open this year for Caraganon OFW dependents. Of this number, 12 slots […]
Sandiganbayan allows Revilla to visit son at Asian Hospital; visit becomes emotional
Security at the Asian Hospital in Alabang, Muntinlupa was tight as Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., visited his son, Cavite Vice-Governor Jolo Revilla who accidentally shot himself while cleaning his Goc 40 caliber pistol at his home. Sen. Revilla was allowed by the Sandiganbayan to visit his son Tuesday, March 3, at the hospital for only five hours – from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The senator arrived at around 2:15 p.m. According to Atty. […]
Maguindanao now under state of calamity; more than 40,000 individuals displaced by fighting
Maguindanao has been placed under a state of calamity after more than 40,000 people have been displaced in the province due to intense fighting between the government soldiers and members of rebel groups such as the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) According to figures from the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao humanitarian emergency action response team (HEART), at least 8,236 families or 41,180 individuals were forced to feel their homes because of the government’s ongoing […]
APEC meetings in Tagaytay start; output to form part of Cebu Action Plan
The Department of Finance is hosting a series of related meetings on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) the output of which will form part of the Cebu Action Plan that will be launched during the APEC Finance Ministers Meeting in September in Mactan. The series of APEC meetings started Tuesday, March 3, in Tagaytay City with the Asia-Pacific Forum on Financial Inclusion. The APEC Public Private Partnership (PPP) Experts Advisory Panel Meeting is set on […]
Senate issues subpoena against telcos
The Senate sent subpoenas against Telecommunication companies to secure a detailed transcript of the exchange of text messages between President Aquino and resigned Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Alan Purisima.
