Italy plans to hire thousands of Pinoy workers for ‘23-‘25
November 16, 2023
ITALY recently opened anew job slots—more than 452,000—to Filipinos and non-European workers under its Flows Decree (Decreto Flussi) program from 2023-2025.
Miaa stands pat on 5-km safety radius at Naia
November 16, 2023
THE Manila International Airport Authority (Miaa) cannot further reduce the red lightning alert safety radius at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) complex without jeopardizing its ground employees.
Ex-SC Justice Carpio leads filers of new case on confidential funds
November 16, 2023
FORMER Associate Justice Antonio Carpio along with several lawyers and law students on Wednesday filed another petition before the Supreme Court seeking to declare unconstitutional the allocation, release and disbursement of confidential funds to vari...
Senate backs Ombudsman’s probe on PHL documents of aliens
November 16, 2023
SENATORS on Wednesday expressed full support for an investigation initiated by the Office of the Ombudsman into revelations that aliens, specifically POGO workers, have been able to get identification documents supposedly limited to Filipino citizens.
PHL fintech ecosystem open for collaboration–Marcos
November 16, 2023
SINGAPORE—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has invited foreign investors to participate in the financial technology (fintech) space in the Philippines, noting that the country has developed a fintech ecosystem that is open for collaboration.
Prosecutor summons ex-president Duterte over ‘threats’ to lawmaker
November 16, 2023
THE Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office has subpoenaed former President Rodrigo R. Duterte to appear before the preliminary investigation of the grave threat complaint filed by ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro.
MMDA turns over 30 handheld devices to San Juan City mayor
November 16, 2023
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday turned over 30 handheld devices to San Juan City that will be used to issue violation tickets for the implementation of the single ticketing system (STS) to erring drivers in the city.
Didipio community asks Malacañang to cancel Oceana Gold mining permit
November 16, 2023
Citing failure to conduct consultations and secure the consent and approval of the community, members of the Tuwali tribe based near the Didipio mine in the Municipality of Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya formally called on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr...
NG, BARMM activate body in bid to boost cooperation
November 16, 2023
DAVAO CITY—Malacañang and the Bangsamoro government activated seven offices and units to increase the number of discussion bodies to smoothen out intergovernmental cooperation and delineation of functions and revenue collection.
Celia Rodriguez: Don’t call me a queen
November 16, 2023
Multiawarded veteran actress Celia Rodriguez is often regarded as one of local show biz's most iconic contravidas, playing characters are that are glamorous, sophisticated but wicked all the same.
But despite all her achievements and an il...
DSWD to resume payout of cash grants to 761,140 4Ps beneficiaries on November 30
November 16, 2023
After nine months of uncertainty from January to September, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced on Wednesday that the payout of cash grants for approximately 761,140 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino P...
NEA extends P934.56-million loans to 24 ECs as of October
November 16, 2023
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) extended P934.56-million worth of loan assistance as of last month to support the operations of 24 electric co-operatives (ECs).
DENR to rely on science, nature-based solutions in watershed management
November 16, 2023
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) vowed to strengthen its engagement in scientific research to ensure a sustainable and climate-resilient management of the country’s precious watersheds.
Comelec denies early transmission of election returns in 2022 elections
November 16, 2023
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has denied allegations of early transmission of returns in the 2022 National and Local Elections (NLE) raised by the former Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
‘Bong vs Bong’: MMDA to probe how Revilla’s name got dragged into bus lane violation mess
November 16, 2023
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) vowed to investigate an incident, which supposedly dragged the name of Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., after he reportedly violated the exclusive EDSA Bus Carousel Lane regulation Wednesday morning.
Six senior military officials promoted
November 16, 2023
Six senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) formally donned their next higher ranks during ceremonies held on Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City Tuesday.
AFP tests modern weapons system in ‘DAGIT-PA’ live-fire war exercise
November 16, 2023
Artillery units from the military’s newly acquired platforms, along with brand-new attack helicopters and aircraft, were deployed for Wednesday’s live-fire exercise in Burgos, Ilocos Norte.
Panel seeks filing of charges against cops in ₱6.7-B shabu haul in Manila
November 16, 2023
The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs has recommended the filing of criminal and administrative charges against members of the Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PNP-DEG), including former Police Master Sergeant Rodolfo Mayo Jr.,...
DA forms group to refine anti-hoarding policy
November 16, 2023
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has formed a technical working group (TWG) that would oversee improvements in the government’s implementing guidelines for preventing hoarding and the manipulation of prices of farm goods.
Though ‘personal,’ it’s all love and respect for Robinson towards SMB
November 16, 2023
ANTIPOLO – Thomas Robinson didn’t hide that he was extra motivated in facing his supposed PBA team last season when NLEX took on the debuting San Miguel in Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup action on Wednesday night. “It’s personal,” he said with a smile. The former NBA veteran was all set to be the Beermen’s import […]
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No abuse of discretion in Pharmally probe – Gordon
November 16, 2023
Former senator Richard Gordon has objected to the Supreme Court (SC) ruling that the Senate Blue Ribbon committee committed grave abuse of discretion in citing Pharmally officials in contempt.
Sara honors all former VPs
November 16, 2023
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte honored the former vice presidents of the country yesterday for supposedly “strengthening” the Office of the Vice President and bringing it closer to the Filipino people.
DBM releases P70 billion bonus, cash gifts for state workers
November 16, 2023
The Department of Budget and Management has started releasing nearly P70 billion in bonuses and cash gifts for government workers.
CHR risks zero budget for supporting abortion
November 16, 2023
Despite the Philippines being a secular state, the Commission on Human Rights may receive a “zero budget” next year after four male senators questioned the CHR’s position supporting a bill that decriminalizes abortion in the Philippines.
Restore P6 billion slashed from SUC budget, Senate asked
November 16, 2023
eachers and students of state universities and colleges yesterday called on the Senate to restore the P6 billion slashed from SUCs’ budget for 2024 and instead realign some P9 billion in confidential and intelligence funds of several government agencie...
SC asked: Declare secret funds unconstitutional
November 16, 2023
Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio led other legal professionals yesterday in filing a petition asking the SC to declare the allocation, release and disbursement of confidential funds as unconstitutional.
DILG urged to clarify rules on barangay, SK federation elections
November 16, 2023
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has been asked to clarify its guidelines and directives related to the Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB) and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) federation elections to ensure smooth transition.
UN special rapporteur proposes abolition of NTF-ELCAC
November 16, 2023
United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change Ian Fry yesterday recommended to the government the abolition of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict, adding th...
Shear line, monsoonto bring rain over North Luzon
November 16, 2023
A shear line will bring rain over some parts of the country as state meteorologists are monitoring a low-pressure area that may enter the Philippine area of responsibility in the next days.
Remulla sees De Lima acquittal in last drug case
November 16, 2023
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla thinks former senator Leila de Lima will likely be acquitted in her remaining drug case after a Muntinlupa court granted her bail on Nov. 13.
Allen Ansay sa panliligaw kay Sofia Pablo: ‘Hihintayin ko ang tamang panahon”
November 15, 2023
Ipinangako ni Allen Ansay na maghihintay siya sa tamang panahon sa kaniyang panliligaw kay Sofia Pablo.
Kris Rosales rains threes on San Miguel as NLEX completes comeback OT win
November 15, 2023
Kris Rosales drains five triples in the fourth quarter as NLEX fights back from a 19-point hole to deny San Miguel in its PBA Commissioner's Cup debut
PBA: NLEX rallies to overcome debuting San Miguel in OT
November 15, 2023
ANTIPOLO---NLEX stormed back from a 19-point deficit behind the heroics of import Thomas Robinson, Kris Rosales and Kevin Alas to spoil the debut of San Miguel Beer with a 117-113 overtime victory in the PBA Commissioner's Cup on Wednesday at Ynare...
Citigroup begins layoffs as part of CEO Jane Fraser’s corporate overhaul
November 15, 2023
Under pressure to improve Citigroup's performance, the bank will announce layoffs starting Wednesday, CNBC has learned.
Meralco, TNT bow to Ryukyu Golden Kings, Taipei Fubon Braves in EASL
November 15, 2023
Allen Durham imposes his will over his former PBA team as the Ryukyu Golden Kings deal the Meralco Bolts a 28-point beating in the East Asia Super League
PBA: Robinson, Alas, Rosales rally NLEX from early deficit, stun San Miguel
November 15, 2023
ANTIPOLO – NLEX came back from 19 points down and left the debuting San Miguel frustrated in overtime, 116-113, for its first win of the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Wednesday night at the Ynares Center here. Kris Rosales caught fire from beyond the arc late in the fourth to send the game into an […]
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TNT drops away game to Taiwan’s Fubon, stays winless in EASL
November 15, 2023
MANILA, Philippines--The woes of the TNT Tropang Giga in the East Asia Super League (EASL) continued Wednesday after being handed a 106-97 away defeat by Taiwanese side Fubon Braves at Heping Gymnasium in Taipei.
Despite the return of Rondae Hol...