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PAO MIMAROPA, patuloy na isinusulong ang ‘Katarungan Laban sa Kahirapan’
Patuloy na isinusulong ng Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) sa rehiyon ng MIMAROPA ang mandato nitong makapagbigay ng “Katarungan Laban sa Kahirapan.” Sa Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas na isinagawa sa Oriental Mindoro noong Martes, Agosto 27, ibinahagi ni Regional Public Attorney Marlon E. Buan ng PAO-MIMAROPA ang mga programang isinagawa at accomplishment na napagtagumpayan ng kanilang…
Gov’t to modernize civil service, improve human resource management in the public sector—NEDA
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the civil service modernization program that will finally help improve efficiency in the bureaucracy and streamline the country’s civil service, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) announced on Thursday. NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the Philippine Civil Service Modernization Project (PCSMP) will help upgrade the country’s civil…
PBBM names DOLE chief to lead inter-agency budget coordination of PH employment, livelihood programs
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has tasked the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to lead the inter-agency council responsible for adopting the Program Convergence Budgeting (PCB) approach for livelihood and employment programs in the country. The PCB approach focuses government resources on key programs and projects, which will be coordinated in…
FFCCCII Proposes Greater Manila Bay Area as the Next Economic Powerhouse
Manila, Philippines – August 21, 2024 – The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) has unveiled a visionary proposal to transform the Greater Manila Bay area into a leading economic hub, drawing inspiration from the success of China’s Guangdong-Hong-Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. This ambitious plan was presented at the Manila Forum…
PAPI Survey reveals OFW Favorites in Senate Race
The Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) recently conducted a survey from July 28 to August 2, 2024, among three key Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) organizations, revealing the top senatorial preferences of Filipino expatriates. The survey results underscore the candidates who resonate most with OFWs, particularly those committed to championing their rights and welfare….
Marcoleta’s Investigation on Offshore Accounts Cast Doubt on Comelec Chairman Ahead of Elections
Manila, August 1, 2024 — Congressman Rodante Marcoleta has exposed alleged offshore bank accounts belonging to Comelec Chairman George Erwin Mojica Garcia. These allegations, if true, raise serious questions about the integrity of the upcoming national elections and the transparency of the electoral process. In a detailed press conference, Marcoleta explained that his verification team,…
PBBM issues EO increasing salaries, benefits of gov’t employees
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order No. 64, increasing the salaries of government workers and authorizing the grant of an additional allowance to state employees. Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin, by authority of the President, signed EO 64 on August 2, 2024. It takes effect immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette or…
Trillanes files drug smuggling charges against Paolo Duterte
Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Wednesday filed drug smuggling charges before the Department of Justice against Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte, former Customs chief Nicanor Faeldon, lawyer Mans Carpio and others over the P6.4-billion shabu shipment seized in Valenzuela City in 2017. In a 47-page complaint, Trillanes cited the legislative inquiry held…
Rice for All program now carried out in 4 Kadiwa outlets
The government’s Rice for All program is now in progress in four (4) Kadiwa sites. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the program was rolled out Wednesday, August 1. The four Kadiwa outlets are located at the Food Terminal Inc. in Taguig City; Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) in Manila, Potrero, Malabon; and Llano Road in Caloocan, which l operate every Thursday…
US, UAE donate humanitarian aid for Carina victims
The United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have extended humanitarian aid to the Philippines for Filipino families ravaged by the recent onslaught of super typhoon Carina and an intensified “habagat” or southwest monsoon. The UAE government turned over its donations in a ceremony at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 on July 30. The donation included 2,464 packs or bags of…