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Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:11:00 +0800POEA reports uptick in overseas deployment of Filipino workers
POEA chief Bernard Olalia told state television on Monday that the deployment of sea-based workers is slowly returning to levels seen before the pandemic, but the deployment of land-based workers has yet to recover.
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:58:00 +0800PNP: Protests during June 30 inauguration allowed at freedom parks
"We've been receiving reports that they will stage a rally. There is no problem there; we respect their grievances and issues, but it should be only in a Freedom Park if they don't have a permit from the local government unit...please do it in the pr...
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:58:00 +0800COVID-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila rises to 5.9% — OCTA
OCTA Research fellow Guido David said the positivity rate in the capital region rose to 5.9% on June 25 from 3.9% on June 18.
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:29:00 +0800‘Ikaw na iyong lider namin': Opposition leader Robredo passes torch to Hontiveros
Outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo christened Sen. Risa Hontiveros as the next leader of the opposition after the lawmaker took her oath before the second-highest elected official on Monday.
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:17:00 +0800Commuter group urges incoming LTFRB to clarify rules on carpooling, shuttle services
“It is obvious that there is a supply problem in our public transport. We hope LTFRB Chairperson-designate Cheloy Garafil will consider explicitly allowing carpooling and company shuttles, and streamlining the processes of how such initiatives can ...
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:30:00 +0800As expanded unit, VPSPG to get additional equipment, personnel
The Armed Forces of the Philippines said the security unit dedicated to protecting vice presidents will be getting additional personnel and equipment but its functions will remain the same.
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:57:00 +0800Second gentleman Emhoff to lead US delegation to Marcos Jr.’s inauguration
US President Joe Biden has tasked a seven-man delegation to attend the inauguration of president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. this Thursday.
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800Go vows continued support for infrastructure projects nationwide
Sen. Bong Go yesterday vowed to continue to support infrastructure projects in various regions to ensure the equitable distribution of economic opportunities nationwide.
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800Despite difficulties under Duterte, Robredo says no regrets
Despite the difficulties she went through due to her political differences with President Duterte, Vice President Leni Robredo yesterday said she has no regrets.
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800‘Upright officials needed to uphold sea rights’
“Upright” and “patriotic” officials are needed to lead the Department of Foreign Affairs and Department of Energy to secure new energy sources for the Philippines and uphold sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea , the country’s former...