Agencies ‘ready’ to help OFWs as Middle East heats up
GOVERNMENT agencies on Thursday confirmed their preparedness to support overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amid the Middle East crisis.
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GOVERNMENT agencies on Thursday confirmed their preparedness to support overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amid the Middle East crisis.
IN light of the persistent surge in petroleum prices, a lawmaker has urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to facilitate the registration of farmers and fishermen in the Registry System for the Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) to enable them to benefit from the agency’s fuel subsidy program.
Lawmakers on Wednesday urged key government agencies to launch a comprehensive investigation into the notable rise in the number of Chinese near Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites.
SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday highlighted the importance of renewing the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, which expired on December 31, 2020, to further boost trade between the Philippines and the US.
A consumer advocacy group has urged Congress and the national government to guarantee the stability of the electricity supply in Mindanao amid political issues in the area.
Leaders of the House of Representatives on Tuesday denounced former Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez’s recent remarks urging the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to withdraw its support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, a staunch ally of former President Rodrigo Duterte, urged the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to withdraw its support for President Bongbong Marcos Jr., citing the need for peace and stability in the country.
AMID conflicting statements from former President Rodrigo R. Duterte and the Chinese government regarding an alleged “gentleman’s agreement” concerning the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the House of Representatives would start inquiry to uncover the truth, saying the “agreement” is “constitutionally void.”
A total of 25,904 household beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) nationwide have successfully graduated from the program in the first quarter of this year, achieving self-sufficiency status, according to an official from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said Thursday the historic trilateral meeting among President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., United States President Joe Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is a strong message for international solidarity in upholding a rules-based order, particularly in the West Philippine Sea.
WHILE the results of the February Labor Force Survey indicate encouraging signs of a strengthening job market, the chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means said last Thursday emphasized the importance of wage quality, citing rice prices as a key component.
A senior lawmaker has expressed optimism that the lifting of the 5-year government moratorium on new special economic zones (SEZs) will pave the way for the establishment of more investor-friendly hubs nationwide.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said he wants to determine once and for all if the previous administration had forged a “secret agreement” with China on the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
Leaders of the House of Representatives on Wednesday expressed optimism about the potential economic benefits awaiting the Philippines as a result of the upcoming trilateral meeting involving United States President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
ASSISTANT Minority Leader and Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Arlene Brosas on Wednesday expressed her dismay over the recent Supreme Court ruling affirming the inclusion of prisoners convicted of rape and other heinous crimes in easily accessing the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA).
A LAWMAKER cited there is P2.5 billion allocated to aid public transport drivers grappling with soaring fuel costs.
Congress must expedite the approval of pending legislation aimed at safeguarding the nation’s digital infrastructure from cyber threats in light of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s recent executive order (EO) adopting the National Cybersecurity Plan (NCSP), a lawmaker said Tuesday.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday ordered the review of the separation benefits of soldiers who suffered permanent disability and the “responsiveness” of the supply and equipment of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Agencies must address the country’s cybersecurity vulnerabilities especially since the 2025 midterm elections are fast approaching, according to a deputy minority leader.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for the construction of deep piers designed for large ships to reduce the cost of transporting farm inputs like fertilizers.
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Sunday that continuous development of nearby provinces and cities, fostering economic growth beyond the capital city and self discipline are the top three solutions to alleviate traffic congestion in Metro Manila.
THE leadership of the House of Representatives is confident of the country’s ability to maintain its high economic growth trajectory, as economic policies and measures implemented by both the Executive and Congress are ensuring that “we stay on the correct path.”
RENEWING his call for the revival of the Bicol Express rail line, a lawmaker on Sunday said the government should explore Japan as a feasible funding source to jumpstart the implementation of the stalled project.
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order No. 58, which adopts the National Cybersecurity Plan (NCSP) 2023-2028 developed by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
The chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means said on Wednesday that the lower chamber is now working to provide a comprehensive approach, including exploration of a separate insurance fund under PhilHealth, to address the challenges faced by senior citizens, particularly in accessing health care.
ALBAY Rep. Joey Salceda said Friday that with the recorded increase of inflation in March, the government’s gameplan to help ease the burden of rising prices of basic commodities should be focused on rice production.
FROM the Supreme Court to the Bureau of Corrections, officials have issued policies to prevent health risks due to the extreme heat.
The National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) said the Philippines’s GDP growth can exceed 8 percent by 2028 if the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) pushes through.
To mitigate the risk of fungal infections during hot weather, House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin recommended that women refrain from wearing underwear, particularly when at home, but health advocate Dr. Tony Leachon has emerged with opposing views.
Following the issuance of Executive Order (EO) 57, which seeks to fortify Philippine maritime security, a party-list lawmaker on Tuesday called for the immediate passage of a measure to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity and improve the lives of fishermen.
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