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Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:52:00 +0800
Risa Hontiveros, Robin Padilla unlikely allies in reviving discussion on divorce
Sens. Risa Hontiveros and Robin Padilla are finding themselves on the same side of the fence as they have both identified pushing for the legalization of divorce in the Philippines as one of their priority measures for the 19th Congress.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:30:00 +0800
DOTr to coordinate with DepEd, CHED, DILG in preparation for F2F classes
The Department of Transportation plans to work with different agencies and conduct a fleet rationalization to accommodate student commuters as they shift to in-person learning this year.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:30:00 +0800
OCTA: COVID-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila at 10.9%
Latest data from the research firm showed that 10.9% or one in every 10 COVID-19 tests done in the capital region yielded positive results, up from 8.3% on July 2.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:30:00 +0800
SC extends submission of 2022 Bar exam application until August 15
The Supreme Court has extended the submission of applications for those who intend to take the 2022 Bar examinations slated this November

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:04:00 +0800
Taal Volcano status lowered to Alert Level 1
“Alert Level 1 means that the volcano is still in abnormal condition and should not be interpreted that unrest has ceased or that the threat of an eruption has disappeared,” the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said in a bulleti...

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800
DOLE targets Philippine removal among worst countries for labor
The Department of Labor and Employment will work for the removal of the Philippines from the list of top 10 countries in the world considered as worst for workers.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Sandigan defers arraignment of BI officers in ‘pastillas scam’
The Sandiganbayan has deferred to Sept. 9 the arraignment of Bureau of Immigration officers facing a graft case in connection with the so-called “pastillas scam,” which allowed the unchecked entry of more than a hundred foreign nationals, mostly ...

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800
BCDA welcomes Lorenzana as new head
A leadership that strongly connects the Bases Conversion and Development Authority with its stakeholders is expected of former defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana, now that he chairs its board of directors.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800
COA notes P2.6 billion overstatement of coco levy fund
The Commission on Audit has noted an overstatement amounting to P2.626 billion in the Presidential Commission on Good Government accounting and inventory of the coco levy assets.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Gatchalian to Duterte: Focus on reading, math
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte should focus the reform in the Department of Education on going back to the basics and improving students’ competencies in reading comprehension and simple mathematics, according to Sen. Sherwin G...



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