Communications Undersecretary Kris Ablan confirmed that the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) had hired 375 contract-of-service (COS) personnel in 2020 but insisted that the agency has no trolls. PCOO Undersecretary Kris Ablan (ANC Screenshot) Ablan made the statement after the...
Philippine Sports Commission national training director Marc Velasco is confident that the Philippine delegation to the Tokyo Olympics, which kicks off on July 23, has what it takes to win medals in the prestigious quadrennial meet. Pole vaulter EJ Obiena will be one of the flagbearers for the...
The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) has placed a budget ceiling to regulate the spending for contact of service (COS) personnel after the Commission on Audit (COA) flagged its hiring of these workers last year. Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (File...
“Unbelievable!” Bayan Muna Rep. Ferdinand Gaite gave this reaction to the denial of the Presidential Communications Operations Office that none of the 375 contractual employees it hired last year was assigned to a troll farm. Facebook troll PCOO Undersecretary Kris Ablan aired the denial after...
Senator Sonny Angara on Friday, July 9 said he is planning to expand the scope of the measure that seeks to provide assistance to deserving Filipino students who wish to pursue higher education abroad. Angara said he is looking at expanding the coverage of Senate Bill No. 961 or the proposed...
Thousands of paintings, sculptures and archaeological specimens with a total appraised value of P118.84 million 13 years ago have not been insured by the Intramuros Administration (IA) and are exposed to the “risks of non-indemnification in cases of damage/loss” due to fortuitous events" and...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is scouting for government workers who have a great talent for songwriting to join their National Songwriting Contest as part of its 121st anniversary celebration in September this year. Civil Service Commission (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The CSC said cash...
The Commission on Audit (COA) has recommended the imposition of sanctions against the University of the Philippines System (UPS), the Mindanao State University (MSU) and four other state universities and colleges (SUCs) for continued failure to liquidate over P607 million in funds granted under...
President Duterte has signed into law the measure enhancing the powers and functions of the Joint Congressional Energy Commission (JCEC). President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) President Duterte signed the enrolled copy of Republic Act (RA) No. 11571 on July 6, 2021. The JCEC,...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has lauded the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) for establishing its own survey unit ahead of the 2022 national elections. (Photo from Ateneo.edu) Launched on June 30, Boses, Opinyon, Siyasat, at Siyensya para sa Pilipinas (BOSES Pilipinas) aims to provide a...
Around 3,000 government leaders, managers, supervisors, and human resource (HR) practitioners are expected to attend the virtual Public Sector Human Resource (HR) Symposium next month. CSC employees The Civil Service Commission (CSC), through the Civil Service Institute (CSI) will hold the annual...
The Commission on Audit (COA) has directed the Philippine Atmospheric , Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA) to explain why they should not be held accountable for authorizing the payment of retirement benefits of 86 officials and employees who have pending liabilities to the agency....
