Moody's Investors Service has affirmed the investment grade credit rating, with stable outlook, of China Banking Corporation (China Bank) on the back of the Bank’s strong capitalization, profitability, and liquidity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 31493 In its September 3, 2021 report, Moody’s...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has designated a new hospital chief at the Victoriano Luna Medical Center, the military's highest echelon of care and its premiere health facility. Col. Manuel Fidel Magtira (left) takes command of the V. Luna Medical Center, replacing Col. Fatima Claire...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque believes that the controversial former Procurement Service (PS) executive director Christopher Lloyd Lao is still in the Philippines Former PS-DBM executive director Christopher Lloyd Lao (Screenshot from Senate YouTube video) Roque was asked about the former...
In an attempt to justify the current government's purchase of personal protective equipment (PPEs) worth P1,700 each, Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque asked opposition Senator Franklin Drilon to explain the purchase of his allies in the previous administration of PPEs worth at least P3,000 each....
Employees across the country continue to work from home during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and more Filipino employees say they are more productive while on alternative work arrangements. (Unsplash) Citing a survey conducted by the Development Academy of the Philippines, Civil...
A group of teachers expressed opposition to the ongoing virtual in-service training (VINSET) being conducted by the Department of Education (DepEd). Screenshot from DepEd FB page For the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC), the conduct of the VINSET which started on Aug. 30 to Sept. 3 only adds up...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) asked Wednesday, Aug. 25, all heads of the government agencies to register and post vacancies for the Government Online Career Fair (GOCF) to be held on Sept. 20 to 24, 2021 as part of this year’s 121st Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA). (MANILA...
Jang Ki-yong (Instagram) Korean actor Jang Ki-yong, 29, who recently starred in the drama “My Roommate Is a Gumiho,” enlisted in the military on Aug. 23. He entered the Korean Army training center to undergo basic military training before fulfilling his service as an active duty soldier....
Detained Senator Leila De Lima has called on the Senate to probe the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for failing to disburse funds to COVID-19 hit public utility drivers (PUV) under the Service Contracting Program. In filing Senate Resolution NO. 862, De Lima said the...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has so far recorded a total of 1,179 vacancies from 14 government agencies that have already registered for the Government Online Career Fair (GOCF) to be held on Sept. 20 to 24 2021 as part of this year’s 121st Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA)....
The Commission on Audit (COA) backed President Rodrigo Duterte who ruled out corruption in the purchase by the Procurement Service (PS) of supposedly overpriced face masks and face shields last year. Facemasks face shields However, COA still faulted the agency for failing to re-sell the over...
The controversial Procurement Service (PS) under the Department of Budget and Management has kept over P10.8 billion in transferred funds for years without returning the money to the Bureau of Treasury. COA logo & HQ The Commission on Audit disclosed in the 2020 annual audit report (AAR) for...
