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NFA surpasses palay procurement target in Bulacan

MALOLOS - The office of the National Food Authority (NFA) in Bulacan has surpassed its palay procurement target for this year.

Murder charges readied vs cop, wife

For dismembering colleague

DOLE bags multiple awards for efficient service delivery

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reaffirmed its commitment to ease of doing business and efficient service delivery in the government as it bagged multiple gold and silver awards at this year's Anti-Red Tape Authority Report Card Survey (ARTA RCS) Awarding Ceremony held at Conrad Hotel, Pasay City, on October 30.

DOLE among leading agencies with most beneficiaries in Serbisyo Fair

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) was recognized as one of the Leading Agencies with the Highest Beneficiaries in this year's Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) Agency Summit.

Tripartite partners commit to uphold Freedom of Association

Tripartite representatives from the labor, employer, and government sectors expressed their commitment and support in advancing the Joint Memorandum Order No. 1, or the Omnibus Guidelines in the Exercise of Freedom of Association and Civil Liberties.

ECC's RTWAP receives recognition award from ASSA

The Employees' Compensation Commission (ECC) earned another recognition award during the 41st ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) Meetings, held in Manila, Philippines, from November 25 to 27.

The Philippines deposits instrument of ratification for ILO inspection convention

On November 5, 2024, the Philippines formally deposited its Instrument of Ratification for the International Labour Organization (ILO) Labor Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81).

FOA guidelines rollout in regions complete

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), through its regional offices, has successfully completed the information campaign and rollout of the Omnibus Guidelines on Freedom of Association (FOA) and Civil Liberties nationwide.

Grandma foods

At times of upheaval, people turn to comfort food. In early COVID, for example, it was the processed foods of childhood - cans of Chef Boyardee or fistfuls of Goldfish crackers.

DOLE recognized for excellence in public service and innovation

THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) continues to champion innovation and effective public service as it received multiple awards and recognitions for its efforts in promoting transparency, efficiency, and digital transformation.

ENHANCED WORKERS' RIGHTS, WELFARE

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has intensified its efforts in protecting workers' rights and improving their welfare in 2024.

STRENGTHENED EMPLOYMENT, HRD INITIATIVES

THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) remains committed to promoting gainful employment opportunities and human resource development as it noted positive trends in the labor market in 2024.

USCIS's new CSPA 'age calculation' policy does not apply at the embassy

IMMIGRATION CORNER

Grandma foods

There are several groups today that are planning rallies based on the experience of the EDSA and EDSA 2 People Power during the time of Ninoy and Cory Aquino. There are even discussions on whether there was an EDSA 3 and similar occurrences in history.

Climate justice

BEST PRACTICES

National Museum invokes right over Rizal's 'Mona Lisa'

EYES WIDE OPEN

Psycho cops

EDITORIAL

Like-minded countries fully support the Philippines

Clearly, the recent passage of a US Congress House Resolution serves as a strong statement reinforcing the longstanding friendship, mutual commitment to security and economic partnership between the Philippines and the United States.

P13-M kush, ecstasy seized in abandoned parcels at NAIA

Authorities have intercepted a total of 21 abandoned parcels at the Central Mail Exchange Center in Pasay City in a major sting operation, uncovering illegal drugs with an estimated street value of nearly P13 million.

MMDA: Truck ban might not help prevent mishaps

Despite the death of four motorists in a road mishap along the Katipunan Avenue flyover in Quezon City last Thursday, imposing a truck ban might not help prevent similar road accidents, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

Valenzuela, Mandaluyong LGUs begin distributing Christmas gift packs

Christmas has come early for residents of the cities of Valenzuela and Mandaluyong as they started receiving gift packs from their local governments.

Cheaper rice sold at more MRT, LRT stations soon

Cheaper rice could soon be sold at other stations of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), an official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) said yesterday.

AFP flagged for including 264 deceased pensioners in payroll

The Commission on Audit (COA) has called out the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) over the latter's failure to remove 264 deceased pensioners from its payroll and alpha list of active pensioners six to 25 months after their deaths, thus resulting in P73.11 million in overpayment of pension benefits.

International climate case wraps up first week of testimony

THE HAGUE, Netherlands - A closely-watched international climate case that could yield guidance for governments around the world wrapped up its first week of arguments before the top court of the United Nations in The Hague Friday.

PPA awaits completion of cruise port linking Boracay

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) looks forward to the completion of a cruise port in the province of Aklan that would give cruise passengers direct access to the world-famous Boracay Island.

DA optimistic rice inflation will go down

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic that rice inflation will continue to go down with lower tariffs on imports and the affordable rice programs of the government.

PhilHealth to ease filing of claims by typhoon victims

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) announced that filing of claims by those affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in the Bicol Region will be given consideration.

OFWs, families get over P3 M in cash, gifts at Go Negosyo event

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families who trooped to the SM Mall of Asia to attend Go Negosyo's Balik-Bayan Summit 2024 last Dec. 7 went home with cash and prizes totaling P3 million given by Go Negosyo, its sponsors and President Marcos and the Office of the First Lady.

BBM seeks WHO help for Ph's health system improvement

President Marcos seeks increased collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) in improving the country's health system after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ateneo scientists improve prediction of sunny weather

Researchers from the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) have developed a new method that improves sunny weather forecasts by as much as 94 percent.