All political parties in the House of Representatives have united in denouncing former President Rodrigo Duterte for attacking the institution after it slashed P650 million in confidential and intelligence funds of two offices headed by his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte. “We, leaders of all political parties in the House …
Read More »The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Sunday, Oct. 15, that 131 Filipinos have already left Gaza City as the Philippine government works to bring them back home amid the violence that erupted between Israel and militant group Hamas. Smoke billows from the Gaza’s Rafah border crossing Egypt during …
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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday cited the need to maximize the use of modern technologies to combat the so-called “escort services” by erring immigration personnel. “We are still using the manual method. A passenger has to interact with an immigration officer to be processed. But with the upgrades …
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To hasten the repatriation of Filipinos in Israel amid its war with the Hamas militant group, Speaker Martin Romualdez on Saturday proposed sending mercy flights to Egypt and Jordan, the Jewish state’s neighbors, for overseas Pinoys’ safety and convenience. Sought for comment, Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesman Col. Medel …
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Environment Secretary Maria Antonia ‘Toni’ Yulo-Loyzaga (DENR PHOTO) Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia “Toni” Yulo-Loyzaga said the agency’s review of the 22 reclamation projects in Manila Bay is expected to end “very soon”. The review is part of President Marcos’ order in May this year …
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MALACAÑANG has issued an Executive Order establishing the “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program” as a flagship program of the national government. Signed last October 12, 2023 by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, EO No. 44 establishes the “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program” spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare …
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JERUSALEM—The Israeli military said Saturday that Gaza City residents must not delay their departure before a military offensive starts, as people leaving the north of the territory again jammed roads south. Ahead of an expected Israeli ground offensive against Hamas, which attacked southern Israel on October 7, Israel has designated …
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SEVERAL LOCAL government units and schools and universities in and outside Metro Manila suspended classes in anticipation of the nationwide transport strike on Monday, October 16, 2023, Malacañang said Sunday. In a social media post, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said that the following universities have suspended face-to-face classes: De …
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The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) approved an additional P0.64 per kilometer toll rate adjustment at the Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) effective October 17. The new rates are part of the authorized SCTEX periodic adjustment due in 2021 and 2023 and were approved following proper regulatory procedures and thorough review …
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A small number of Democrats have expressed concern about possible Palestinian civilian deaths as Israel expands its offensive into Gaza following last weekend’s attack by Hamas militants. But they’re unlikely to shape near-term policy. Democrats’ growing sympathy for Palestinians unlikely to shape near-term policy. Americans’ ardent support for Israel is …
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