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Gatchalian orders full automation in preposition of relief goods
by Sheila Crisostomo - July 27, 2024 - 12:00am
Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian has ordered the full automation of the agency’s inventory management system to speed up the prepositioning of relief goods in times of disaster.
Not mentioned: PhilHealth fund impounding, Cha-cha, Maharlika
by Sheila Crisostomo - July 23, 2024 - 12:00am
President Marcos was silent yesterday on calls to return P89.9 billion to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. from the National Treasury, even as he ordered agencies and government-owned and controlled corporations...
Local designers showcased anew at SONA red carpet
by Sheila Crisostomo - July 23, 2024 - 12:00am
Several senators showcased the works of Filipino designers during the resumption of the third regular session of the 19th Congress yesterday, hours before the SONA.
House urges NTC: Strictly implement SIM card law
by Sheila Crisostomo - July 21, 2024 - 12:00am
The chairman of the House committee on information and communications technology yesterday called on the National Telecommunication Commission to strictly implement the SIM Card Registration Act to curb rampant text...
‘Surveys should promote voter education, not just gauge popularity’
by Sheila Crisostomo - July 21, 2024 - 12:00am
Poll survey outfits should contribute to increase voters’ education and not merely gauge a prospective candidate’s popularity, Rep. Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said.
DSWD launches Walang Gutom in Leyte
by Sheila Crisostomo - July 20, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Social Welfare and Development is implementing its Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program in Leyte, bringing to 21 the number of provinces benefitting from DSWD's monetary-based assistance.
Alice Guo, Guo Hua Ping on immigration lookout bulletin
by Sheila Crisostomo - July 18, 2024 - 11:18am
The names Alice Guo and Guo Hua Ping have both been placed in the Immigration Lookout Bulletin, the Bureau of Immigration said Wednesday.
POGO torture victims speak out at House inquiry
by Sheila Crisostomo - July 18, 2024 - 8:47am
Four foreign nationals, mostly Chinese, rescued from POGO hubs in Pampanga and Tarlac appeared at Wednesday's inquiry of two House panels to prove the torture activities inside online gambling facilities.
Makabayan offers itself as ‘genuine opposition’ in 2025 polls
by Sheila Crisostomo - July 14, 2024 - 12:00am
The Makabayan has offered itself to be the “genuine opposition” in next year’s midterm polls, saying the country’s two leading political leaders now are only after their personal interes...
Nograles backs short courses for K-12 graduates
by Sheila Crisostomo - July 14, 2024 - 12:00am
The chair of the House of committee on labor and employment yesterday expressed support for President Marcos’ idea of introducing short courses to improve the employability of  K-12 graduates. 
House gearing up for budget deliberations
by Sheila Crisostomo - July 14, 2024 - 12:00am
The House of Representatives is gearing up for the deliberations on the proposed national budget for 2025 of the Marcos administration amounting to P6.352 trillion.
OVP silent on Sara Duterte's 'designated survivor' remark
by Sheila Crisostomo - July 13, 2024 - 10:29am
The Office of the Vice President remained mum on the pronouncement of Vice President Sara Duterte that she is the “designated survivor.” 
House members slam Vice President Sara over ‘designated survivor’
by Sheila Crisostomo - July 13, 2024 - 12:00am
The pronouncement of Vice President Sara Duterte that she is the “designated survivor” did not sit well with some members of the House of Representatives.
DSWD eyeing Pasay POGO hub as processing center
by Sheila Crisostomo - July 11, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Pasay government are considering converting a former Philippine offshore gaming operator hub in the city into a processing center for the DSWD’s “Pag-abot”...
P1 billion offshore deposits linked to Comelec? Garcia slams ‘disinformation’
by Sheila Crisostomo - July 10, 2024 - 12:00am
Offshore deposits worth almost P1 billion ($15.2 million) from South Korean banks to offshore accounts are allegedly linked to an official of the Commission on Elections, according to SAGIP party-list Rep. Rodante...
Polong hits DSWD over zero AICS fund
by Sheila Crisostomo - July 9, 2024 - 12:00am
Rep. Paolo “Polong” Duterte of the first district of Davao City has criticized the Department of Social Welfare and Development for allegedly not providing his office funds for the Assistance to...
Imee seen to be in admin’s 2025 Senate slate
by Sheila Crisostomo - July 3, 2024 - 12:00am
Despite the apparent rift between President Marcos and his elder sister Sen. Imee Marcos, the latter is assured of a slot in the administration’s senatorial slate in the 2025 polls.
Divorce bill unconstitutional, says ex-lawmaker
by Sheila Crisostomo - June 30, 2024 - 12:00am
The House Bill 9349 or the Absolute Divorce Act recently approved by the House of Representatives may be violating the 1987 Constitution, former Buhay party-list representative Lito Atienza said yesterday as he warned...
Penalties sought vs favoritism in LGU assistance programs
by Sheila Crisostomo - June 30, 2024 - 12:00am
A party-list lawmaker has filed a bill that will penalize local government officials who practice favoritism in giving out cash, livelihood and relief assistance.
Lawmaker believes 3 million jobs by 2028 achievable
by Sheila Crisostomo - June 29, 2024 - 12:00am
The chair of the House committee on labor and employment yesterday expressed belief that the goal to create three million jobs before the term of President Marcos ends in 2028 is achievable.
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