Day: October 15, 2024

Privatizing air traffic mgt may pose threat to national security

MANILA: Senator Raffy Tulfo on Tuesday expressed opposition to the proposal to privatize the communications, navigation, and surveillance/air traffic management system (CNS/ATM) currently being operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippin…

BI to alien POGO workers: 59-day leeway not for leisure, job hunt

MANILA: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday reminded foreign Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) workers who have downgraded their working visas to use the 59-day period to prepare for their departure.

BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval sai…

PCG slams corruption allegations by disqualified bidder

MANILA: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday denied allegations of corruption in the bidding to procure 9mm caliber pistols for its personnel.

In a statement, the PCG said while there is a project for the procurement of pistols, the allegation…

BARMM’s AMBaG medical aid program supports indigents

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) continues to provide medical assistance to indigent residents through AMBaG (Ayudang Medikal mula sa Bangsamoro Government).

Since its launch in December 2019, PHP886.4 million have been dis…

DOT positions PH as premier wellness destination

MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) hosted an international health and wellness tourism congress as part of its push to position the county as a key health tourism hub in the Asia-Pacific region.

The agency launched the International Health and …