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SC: senior citizen discount extends to ‘Libing’ services
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that Republic Act 7432, the ammended Senior Citizens Act, qualifies senior citizens to benefit from the 20-percent discount the law provides.
House passes Salceda bill to expand PH crop insurance, encourage private sector participation
The House of Representatives passed this week a proposed bill principally authored by Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda that seeks to expand the services of the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) to all agricultural commodities and encourage the private sector to avail of its coverage. Consolidated House Bill 7387, approved by the lower house on second reading Wednesday,…
MARCOS ADMINISTERS INDUCTION OF NEW PAPI NATIONAL OFFICERS
MANILA, Philippines – The Honorable President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. lead the Oath Taking Ceremony of the newly appointed officers of the Publisher’s Association of the Philippines Inc. (PAPI) held at the Malacañang Palace, Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
PBBM: Gov’t already carrying out most of private sector’s infra dev’t recommendations
A substantial portion of the the Private Sector Advisory Council’s (PSAC) recommendations to the government for infrastructure development have either been completed or in the process of actual implementation, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday following a meeting with the advisory group in Malacanang Palace. “And I’m happy to note that the recommendations that…
PBBM praises PAF pilots, underscores importance of improving PH defense capabilities
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. praised on Wednesday the country’s air force pilots as he underscored the importance of increasing the Philippines’ defense capabilities to effectively guard its maritime territory.
Php2.1 MILLION WORTH OF COUNTERFEIT PRODUCT SEIZED BY CIDG
Assorted counterfeit Unilever products worth Php2.1 million were seized by agents of the CIDG Anti-Fraud and Commercial Crimes Unit during the implementation of a Search Warrant (SW) today, February 28, 2023 at around 10:29 AM in Brgy Potrero, Malabon City.
PBBM vows to improve, modernize PH transport system
The current administration is working hard to improve and modernize the country’s transportation system, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Friday, noting that “important” infrastructure projects are being pursued to reinvigorate the Philippine economy.
SWS: VP Sara Duterte receives ‘excellent’ net satisfaction rating
MANILA – Majority of the Filipinos are satisfied with the performance of Vice President Sara Duterte, who received an “excellent” overall grade, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) net satisfaction survey.
Atty. Marites A. Barrios-Taran, Bagong Hirang na Direktor Heneral ng KWF
Hinirang si Atty. Marites A. Barrios-Taran na bagong Direktor Heneral ng Komisyon sa Wikang
Filipino (KWF).
Airport screener nabbed for alleged theft
MANILA – Authorities arrested a screening personnel for allegedly stealing a watch from a passenger at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Wednesday.