The foreign affairs committee of the powerful Commission on Appointments (CA) deferred Wednesday, February 22, deliberations on the nomination of an envoy to Papua New Guinea. Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, committee chairman, deferred the nomination of Bienvenido Tejano until the sexual...
The Commission on Elections has named Brian Raymund Yamsuan as the new first nominee of the Bicol Saro party-list following the vacancy in the seat for party-list representatives in the House of Representatives (HOR). (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In the statement provided by Comelec spokesman Atty....
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Wednesday, Feb. 22, announced an additional face-to-face oathtaking date for new Agriculturists. PRC / MANILA BULLETIN It will be on March 16 at the Insular Hotel, Davao City. "All successful examinees who are interested to attend the face-to-face...
The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday, February 22, confirmed the nomination and ad interim appointment of 15 senior officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) including the country's ambassador to New Zealand. The CA confirmed Kira Azucena as Philippine ambassador to New...
Is this one reason why the illegal drug problem in the country continues to persist? Seized illegal drugs. (Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Congressmen learned during a House Committee on Dangerous Drugs hearing Tuesday, Feb. 21 about a "commission" scheme allegedly perpetrated by...
Civil Service Commission Chairperson Karlo Nograles underscored the importance of having mental and physical fitness programs to ensure a healthy and productive workforce. (CSC / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement, Nograles stated that these are essential to promote employee well-being. CSC stated...
Can the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) be held simultaneously with the election of delegates for the proposed Constitutional Convention (ConCon) in October? Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia talks during a press conference at their office in Intramuros, Manila on Tuesday, Jan...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) showcased its efforts and achievements in pursuing sustainable finance during the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Meeting in Paris. During the meeting on Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) in the Global Economy,...
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) on Monday, Feb. 20, issued a statement refuting IP groups' and IP rights advocates' claims against the construction of the New Centennial Water Source-Kaliwa Dam Project (NCWS-KDP). "In observance of the World Day of Social Justice, Indigenous...
Despite concurrent rains, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Monday, Feb. 20 that the Final Testing and Sealing (FTS) for the Cavite special polls scheduled on Feb. 25 has been successful. (Photo courtesy of Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia's office) In a statement sent by...
The government is pushing for agro-industrial initiatives as a way to ensure food and human security in the country. FARMERS in Western Visayas are set to receive in-bred rice seeds for wet season planting. (DA-6) The Climate Change Commission (CCC) has met with local officials of Camarines Sur to...
The Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve in Surigao del Norte is "headed for bigger things' as it vies for a global recognition, the Climate Change Commission (CCC) said. Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve (Photo courtesy of CCC) The mangrove reserve site was officially nominated for inclusion to the Ramsar...
