TACURONG CITY, Philippines — The city government here is preparing for this year’s 12th Philippine Bird Festival, come May 10 to 12, 2018. The festival is aimed at increasing the awareness of the people in conserving and preserving the winged-creatures. Tacurong is the only city in the region which maintains a bird sanctuary, witih more […]
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Dubai authorities urge Filipinos to help combat human trafficking
Dubai, UAE – The Dubai Police has conducted its first ever human trafficking awareness forum at the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates on Monday, February 26. The forum conducted by 1st Lt. Rashid Nasser Ali of the General Department of Human Rights at the Dubai Police, is part of the […]
Thousands join EDSA Day job fair in QC
MANILA, Philippines — At least 1,100 job seekers trooped to the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan (TNK) job and business fair in Quezon City on Sunday, in line with the country’s commemoration of the 32nd anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. The event offered a total of 16,156 job opportunities, with […]
House panel okays absolute divorce bill
MANILA, Philippines — The House committee on population and family relations on Wednesday approved a consolidated measure institutionalizing absolute divorce in the Philippines. Isabela Rep. Lourdes Aggabao’s motion was unanimously approved by the committee members. The substitute bill aims to ensure that the proceedings for the grant of absolute divorce shall be affordable, efficient and inexpensive, […]
DepEd says Senior High School grads ready for work
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) here assured the public that graduates of the Senior High School (SHS) are “equipped to face the world of work.” Dr.Lea Belleza, information officer of DepEd Western Visayas, said Tuesday that there are three reasons the Senior High School education system was introduced. She explained that those […]
Duterte hands-off on Cha-cha provisions: Puno
MANILA, Philippines — Aside from the need to give more attention to the problems in Mindanao, President Rodrigo R. Duterte did not insinuate any provision to the proposal to amend or revise the 1987 Constitution. This was the assurance given by Reynato Puno, chairperson of the consultative committee (Con-com) to revise the 1987 Constitution after its […]
DOLE recalls POLO welfare officer in Kuwait
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III has ordered the recall of a Welfare Officer from the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Kuwait. The move is in response to the complaint of the family of Joanna Daniella Demafelis whose body was found inside a freezer in the said country, […]
Alvarez eyes OK of marriage dissolution bill in March
MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez said Wednesday he expects the House of Representatives to pass the bill on dissolution of marriage before Congress goes into a Lenten break on March 23. “Ang commitment ko diyan, magbi-break kami nitong March, ano, so kailangang maipasa iyan on third reading bago kami mag-break,” Alvarez said in […]
Mayor offers free houses for IP rebels who surrender
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — A town mayor is offering new homes for members of the New People’s Army who wish to surrender. Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat Municipal Mayor Randy Ecija Jr. invites fighters of the Communist Party of the Philippines/New people’s Army (CPP)NPA) to lay down their arms, go back to the mainstream […]
Duterte signs EO, empowers NHA to expedite Marawi rehab
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — In an effort to fast track the rehabilitation and construction of houses for the internally displaced persons in Marawi City, President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed Executive Order (EO) No. 49 on Monday, February 6, 2018. The EO 49 is specific “Exempting the National Housing Authority from the National Economic and Development […]
Crime rate hits record low in 2017: SWS
MANILA, Philippines — Common crimes have hit a record low of an average 5.6 percent last year, according to a report released by independent pollster Social Weather Stations (SWS) on Thursday. Based on its December 8-16 poll last year, the SWS found that 7.1 percent of families experienced common crimes, such as losing property to street […]
Duterte appoints 18 men, 1 woman to review the 1987 Constitution
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —- President Rodrigo Duterte appointed 19 of the 25 members of the Consultative Committee in preparation for the amendment of the 1987 Constitution. The committee is chaired by former Supreme Court chief justice Reynato Puno. Here’s the complete list of the 19 members: Reynato Puno -former Supreme Court Chief Justice Aquilino “Nene” […]
Legazpi puts up animal evacuation center
LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines — The city government here had put up an animal evacuation center in view of the continuous phreatic volcanic eruption of Mayon Volcano, a city top official said Wednesday. Mayor Noel Rosal, in an interview, said it was necessary for the city to also have an evacuation center for all the animals […]