DAVAO CITY – A former soldier has been installed as the new National Intelligence and Coordinating Agency (NICA) director in the Davao region. MAGNO and Magalona. (FB) Enrique Magalona replaced Evarly Tajanlangit who retired on Monday, March 11. Tajanlangit was a public servant for 35 years while...
(Photo from Pixabay) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday, March 14 formally handed over the implementation of the Assistance to Older Persons (ATOP) to the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), the government body mandated to lead the projects and programs...
One of the suspects who was arrested by CIDG operatives for namedropping First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos in their extortion activities. (photo: CIDG) They thought it would be a jackpot day—an easy P5 million— until they were shown police badges and guns. Three people, who were...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reminded that national IDs should be accepted in financial institutions supervised by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSFIs) even without signatures. In a statement, the PSA said that financial institutions can utilize QR codes embedded in the national IDs and...
Photo shows (L-R): Mindanao writers Mindanao-based writers Caezar Ripa, Sigrid Gayangos, Jesa Suganob, and Gab Olaya, talk about creative writing, publishing and distribution of written works As a cultural and historical center in the south, Zamboanga comes as the perfect host city in celebration...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has cautioned that registering for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) and obtaining a PhilID or ePhilID does not entitle individuals to receive cash assistance. The PSA issued this clarification in response to social media posts...
At the core of the Trabaho Para sa Bayan (TPB) Plan will be the adaption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to the skills of Filipino workers as the current market demands technological advancements. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that the...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be deploying around 34,000 of its personnel to secure the “summer vacation” across the country, the preparations include the security measures for the Holy Week late this month. The security preparations is part of the “Oplan Ligtas Sumvac” 2024 and...
The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI) is pushing for stricter enforcement of a law that requires manufacturers to buy at least five percent of their milk from domestic sources to support the growth of the local dairy industry. During the 29th anniversary of the National Dairy...
Amid accelerating inflation and subdued global markets, National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan expressed openness to revising this year's economic growth target downward. Balisacan said that the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC), an inter-agency...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) led the signing of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Republic Act 11962 or the Trabaho Para sa Bayan (TBP) Act. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said on Tuesday, March 12, that before the signing, they first consulted with...
Sen. Robinhood "Robin" Padilla filed a resolution on Monday, March directing a Senate panel to lead an inquiry into the indefinite suspension of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI). In Senate Resolution 960, Padilla sought to have the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media,...
