Category: General

Foreign POGO workers given until Oct. 15 to voluntarily repatriate

Manila: Foreign workers of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) have until Oct. 15 to voluntarily repatriate, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday.

This was agreed upon by the “Task Force POGO Closure” composed of the DOJ, Department…

No request from DDB to increase budget for rehab program: DBM

Manila: There is no request from the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) to increase its budget for the implementation of its rehabilitation projects, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Thursday.

The DBM issued the statement, after Senator Ro…

House Quadcom cites Alice Guo in contempt

Manila: The House of Representatives Quad Committee (Quadcom) on Thursday night cited dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo in contempt over her evasive answers.

Abang Lingkod Party-list Representative Stephen Paduano made the motion to cite Guo in contem…

Comelec: Poll bets must register digital campaign platforms

Manila: Candidates and political parties that would use internet and social media in campaigning for the 2025 midterm polls have to register their accounts with the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

In a Sept. 17 resolution made available Wednesday,…

Antique coops to assist DSWD in financial literacy, payout for 4Ps

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The 12 multipurpose cooperatives (MPCs) here in Antique province will assist the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in conducting financial literacy training likewise to open their point of service m…

AUB to integrate nat’l ID eVerify in branch banking service

Manila: The Asia United Bank said on Thursday that it is planning to integrate the Philippine Statistics Authority’s eVerify with its branch banking service, allowing customers who registered to the national identification (ID) system to easily open a…