The Philippine is seeking to enhance the country's bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia, particularly in the protection of thousands of Filipino migrant workers. President Rodrigo Duterte confers the Order of Sikatuna with the rank of Datu (Grand Cross) Silver Distinction on outgoing Ambassador...
Three suspected communist rebels, including a 12-year old girl, died in an encounter with elite Army troopers near the boundary of Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur, the military reported on Thursday, June 17. But militant group Anakbayan claimed that the three people killed by the military are...
The Philippines has appealed to China and the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for full support and sincere cooperation in transforming the South China Sea into a “sea of peace, security, stability and prosperity.” ASEAN (ASEAN.org) Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro...
The government has eased the country's entry restrictions on foreigners with special resident retiree's visas following a recommendation made by the Department of Tourism. PIXABAY/ MANILA BULLETIN Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said these foreign retirees no longer have to secure a government...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte urged city residents to avoid social gatherings such as drinking sessions among families, friends, and neighbors saying these are "superspreader" events that transmit the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A recent drinking session and wedding in Brgy Matandang Balara in...
The country's health frontliners attending to coronavirus patients will continue to receive a special risk allowance from the government. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) President Duterte has signed Administrative Order No. 42 authorizing the continued grant of COVID-19 Special...
The Senate has approved on third and final reading the measure that aims to ensure equal opportunities for students with special needs. The Senate, voting 23-0 on Monday, May 31, approved Senate Bill No. 1907 or the proposed law Instituting Services for Learners with Disabilities in Support of...
Kai Sotto (SBP Images) Kai Sotto is set to arrive in Manila this Monday night in hopes of joining Gilas Pilipinas in the third window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers on June 16 to 20 in a bubble setup in Clark, Pampanga. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), led by its president Al Panlilio,...
Special vaccination lanes must be established for the country's health workers, senior citizens and people with comorbidity based on the latest decision of the government's pandemic task force. A Manila resident receives a first shot of the coronavirus vaccine from a health worker at the Manila...
From 15 to 25 percent of the monthly basic salary previously to 25 percent of the monthly basic salary of the personnel, the Department of Education (DepEd) said that the eligible teachers and school heads of the agency may look forward to higher Special Hardship Allowance (SHA). (Photo from DepEd)...
An 18-year-old man with special needs was shot dead allegedly by a police officer in a raid at an illegal tupada or cockfighting site in Valenzuela City. Mayor Rex Gatchalian on Monday identified the victim as Edwin Arnigo, a person with autism. Citing initial information from Valenzuela City...
Members of the Senate approved on third and final reading Monday, May 17, a bill that would make April 28 of every year a special working holiday in the province of Aurora, to commemorate the death anniversary of Aurora Antonia Aragon-Quezon, the Philippines' first official first lady. Twenty-two...
