An additional 400 OFWs returned to the country from Libya, bringing the total amount to 3,000. OFWs who followed the mandatory repatriation of the government will receive a Php 10,000 aid.
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Over 400 Filipino repatriates from Libya, to arrive tonight
Over 400 OFWs from Libya is due to arrive in the Philippines tonight. The repatriates where able to leave the troubled country thru a land route in Tunisia with the help of the Philippine embassy in Tripoli and a government rapid response team.
De Lima: Revision of the Revised Penal Code is now complete
Justice Secretary Leila De Lima confirmed that after three years, the revision of the 80-year old Revised Penal Code has finally been completed.
VP Binay: It’s up to the people to judge whether it’s politically motivated or not
Vice President Jejomar Binay made an announcement that he will let the people decide if the hearing on the alleged over-priced Makati parking building is politically motivated.
Palace confirms receiving the final Bangsamoro Basic Law draft
Presidential Deputy Spokesperson Abigail Valte confirmed that the final draft of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law has been submitted to President Aquino.
Naming of Mount Hamiguitan as UNESCO World Heritage Site is boon to Davao Oriental, says governor
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) inscription of Mount Hamiguitan range wildlife sanctuary as a World Heritage Site is a boon to Davao Oriental, Governor Corazon Malanyaon has said.Mount Hamiguitan was recently inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site during a UNESCO Conference in Doha, Qatar, Governor Malanyaon said during a press briefing after she paid a courtesy call on President Benigno S. Aquino III on Wednesday morning.“It was declared as a […]
Singson, free to leave the country
Former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson can now freely leave the country after the plunder case against him was dismissed.
Ecowaste warns about artificial nail polish
The Ecowaste Coalition warned against the use of artificial fingernails because they may have dangerous toxins, especially products not approved by the BFAD.
Immigration bureau monitoring 10, 000 high-profile criminals
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) admitted it is experiencing difficulty in monitoring the more than 10, 000 most wanted persons, saying that some may have already escaped the country despite the presence of hold-departure orders against them.
Aquino should extend the country’s patrol reach, not his term-Alunan
A former senior government official challenged the President Aquino should extend the AFP’s patrol in the West Philippine Sea instead of focusing on term extension.
We did not pressure JBC – Palace
Malacañang denied allegations that it exerted pressure on the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) to include Solicitor General Jardeleza in the short list of nominees for new Supreme Court Associate Justice.
Senate begins probe on alleged overpriced Makati Carpark Bldg.
A Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee began its probe on the alleged overpriced Makati City car park building, questioning Makati Mayor Junjun Binay and the city’s resident auditor.
