DAVAO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is now requiring all survey firms conducting and publishing election-related surveys to register and submit comprehensive reports as part of efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in pre-election polling. Under Resolution No. 11117, promulgated on Thursday, the Comelec en banc mandates that any individual, … [Read more...] about Comelec tightens rules on poll surveys, requires registration for transparency
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DA, FTI strengthen quality control measures for ‘Rice for All’ amid weevil issue
DAVAO CITY—The Department of Agriculture (DA), in coordination with Food Terminal Incorporated (FTI), is tightening quality control measures for the Kadiwa ng Pangulo’s (KNP) Rice for All (RFA) program following reports of rice weevils (bukbok) in some RFA rice sacks sold in Cubao, Quezon City. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. assured the public that immediate … [Read more...] about DA, FTI strengthen quality control measures for ‘Rice for All’ amid weevil issue
Pimentel urges Senate to expedite VP Sara’s impeachment trial
DAVAO CITY—Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III has urged Senate President Francis Escudero to act "forthwith" on Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, emphasizing the constitutional mandate for immediate proceedings. In a letter dated Feb. 14, which he shared with reporters on Tuesday, Pimentel cited Article XI, Section 3 of the 1987 Constitution. The … [Read more...] about Pimentel urges Senate to expedite VP Sara’s impeachment trial
Two Pinoy call center agents rescued from fake company is Laos
DAVAO CITY — Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 intercepted two individuals who were attempting to pass themselves off as officemates on vacation as part of a fraudulent employee scheme. The BI’s Immigration Protection and Border Enforcement Section (I-PROBES) reported that two women, aged 25 and 31, tried to claim … [Read more...] about Two Pinoy call center agents rescued from fake company is Laos
Davao City RPT amnesty, special levies approved
DAVAO CITY ----The 20th Davao City Council approved on Tuesday, during its third and final reading, an ordinance granting tax amnesty on real property taxes and special levies on real properties, in light of the enactment of Republic Act No. 12001. The ordinance applies to all unpaid penalties, surcharges, and interest on real property taxes, including the Special Education … [Read more...] about Davao City RPT amnesty, special levies approved
