The Commission on Audit (COA) has warned local government units against paying their employees less than the mandated P5,000 net monthly take home pay. COA cited the case of Agusan del Norte's 57 provincial employees whose net take home salaries in 2023 were less than the mandated P5,000. It...
The newest addition to the home improvement scene in the country, Take It, inaugurated its first branch at Acienda Outlet Mall in Silang, Cavite. This captured the attention of locals and home improvement enthusiasts, promising as a go-to destination for customers aiming to enhance the aesthetics...
Having good skin is a reflection of how we take care of ourselves, giving us the confidence to face the world—with nothing to hide. Taking care of our skin doesn’t have to be expensive and time-consuming. There are local skincare brands that deliver the same results at much affordable prices...
Will the House of Representatives stick to its proposed constitutional convention (con-con) or switch gears to a constituent assembly (con-ass)? Cavite 4th district Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr., a member of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments, says it's simply too early to answer that...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Authentic piety is the springboard of righteousness. For the Jews, “righteous deeds” are expressed in the three pillars of piety: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. In many ways, piety and morality go hand in hand. The angel Raphael declares to Tobit and his household, “Prayer...
By Pancho Parian (CSC/Manila Bulletin file photo) The Career Service Exam, commonly known as the Civil Service Exam (CSE) is a bi-yearly test conducted by the Civil Service Commission (CSC). It is a test to determine those qualified to work in public service. Having Civil Service Eligibility means...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. ordered on Tuesday, Jan. 24, an official of the department's Pangasinan office to take a leave following the alleged harassment by policemen on some onion farmers in the province. This, after DILG...
Time and time again, the contributions of millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been highlighted as a “lifeline” of the economy. In times of crisis, we can count on their remittances to soften the blow on economically disadvantaged sectors. In search of greener pastures for their...
BEARIS (FB) CEBU CITY – The new chief of the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) reminded his men that he is strictly enforcing the “no take” policy. Brig. Gen. Jerry Bearis said policemen should not accept money or any material things especially if they come from illegal...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Reflections today There will always be difficulties to encounter in this life. The question to ask is: How are we going to face them to the best of our ability and with grace? When we encounter problems, one of the first things that might be lost is our capacity to remain...
Senator Robin Padilla has found an ally in the House of Representatives as far as his proposed Equal Use of Languages Act is concerned. Senator Robin Padilla (left) and P3PWD Party-list Rep. Rowena Guanzon (MANILA BULLETIN, Twitter) This ally is none other than fellow neophyte lawmaker P3PWD...
SPEAKING OUT Ignacio R. Bunye When Muntinlupa City Mayor Jimmy Fresnedi steps down on June 30, he will have served a total of 18 years, from 1998 to 2007 and from 2013 to 2022. Fresnedi, 72, is leaving behind an enviable legacy of good governance, sound fiscal management, and a long list of...
