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Filipinos affected in LA fires now at 191; figure seen to further rise. January 14, 2025, 9:52 pm Updated on January 14, 2025, 10:56 pm MANILA – The number of Filipinos affected by the massive Los Angeles wildfires has reached 191, with the number expected to rise in the coming days as the blaze rages on, said the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles.
PBBM extends employment of COS, JO gov’t workers till end-2025
Apr 25, 2024 · MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has extended the engagement of contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers in the government whose contracts are set to expire by the end of this year. In a news release Thursday, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Marcos issued…
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1 day ago · Arrest warrants out for cops in bungled P6.7-B shabu haul. January 15, 2025, 5:12 pm MANILA – A court has ordered the arrest of 29 active and former police officers charged over the alleged mishandling of the PHP6.7 billion drug haul in October 2022 in Manila.
Debate on the date and place of 1896 'Cry' for PH freedom
Aug 24, 2023 · As the Filipino people observe on Aug. 28 the nationwide holiday dubbed National Heroes' Day, it is also a time to reminisce on the beginning of the campaign for Philippine independence from Spanish occupation in 1896, or a century and 27 years ago. That very significant event in the country's…
NDRRMC revises funding rules for disaster-hit LGUs
Feb 14, 2024 · MANILA – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has adopted a resolution amending the guidelines on access to the NDRRM Fund for the repair, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of infrastructure in disaster-stricken areas. The measure was tackled during Tuesday's…
PNP: New gun permit rates take effect March 16
Mar 6, 2024 · MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said an adjustment on fees and validity of gun permits in the country would take effect on March 16. In a press briefing, PNP Civil Security Group chief Maj. Gen. Benjamin Silo Jr. said the move is in accordance with the National Police…
SC stresses rules on jurisdiction in estafa cases
Feb 19, 2019 · MANILA-- The Supreme Court (SC) has reiterated the importance of following the rules on lower courts' jurisdiction, particularly in cases relating to estafa.. In a 10-page decision dated January 23 this year, the SC, through Associate Justice Diosdado Peralta, upheld the decision of the Court of Appeals in an estafa case between two parties, which signed a Memorandum of Agreement for a deal in ...
List of laws protecting women in PH | Philippine News Agency
Mar 5, 2019 · MANILA-- As the government recognizes the role and influence of women in the Philippines, many laws have been crafted to guarantee their protection and well-being, may it be in work or household.. And in light of the National Women’s Month celebration, here is a list of laws covering Filipino women’s rights in the Philippines: 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law
Malacañang bares 2025 holidays - Philippine News Agency
Oct 31, 2024 · MANILA – Malacañang bared the list of regular holidays and special non-working days for 2025. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Proclamation 727 on Oct. 30, declaring holidays for next year. A copy of the proclamation was made public Thursday. According to the issuance, the following…