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COCs for village polls now at 1.4m

September 6, 2023
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 Vito Barcelo
More than 1.4 million certificates of candidacy (COC) were filed for the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE), higher than the 2018 BSKE aspirants, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). However, Comelec Spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said the final number will be known on September 19. “The final number of candidates has yet […]
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P1.6b in stipends for health workers unfunded — DOH

September 6, 2023
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 Maricel Cruz
The government is yet to fund around P1.6 billion worth of COVID-19 emergency allowance for health workers, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said Wednesday. Herbosa disclosed this after House Deputy Minority Leader Marissa Magsino asked how much of the COVID-19 allowance for health workers had been disbursed. “We requested additional money [for COVID-19 emergency allowance] because […]
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LTO extending drivers license validity 1 year

September 6, 2023
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 Rio N. Araja
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said on Wednesday it would extend the validity of all driver’s licenses that expired from June, as a legal battle prevented it from receiving plastic cards for the licenses. The agency is also looking into stamping the official receipt/certificate of registration (OR/CR) of vehicle owners as a temporary solution to […]
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