MANILA (November 30)- The Sandiganbayan's Fifth Division has allowed former First Lady Imelda Marcos to file a motion for reconsideration, post bail in the amount of P300,000 and enjoy temporary liberty while the court tackle her appeal for seven cases of graft. The bail was “double the amount of her original bond,” which was P150,000 last Nov. 16 for the case of graft in … [Read more...] about Sandiganbayan allows Imelda Marcos to enjoy post-conviction remedies
ROTC revival gains support from Rep. Ruffy Biazon
DAVAO CITY (November 27)- Congress representative Ruffy Biazon, senior vice chair of the house national defense committee said that mandatory military training among students will "inculcate patriotism, service and discipline among the youth. In a statement, Biazon said he joins President Duterte in his move to revive the ROTC. As early as July 2016, Biazon has filed HB … [Read more...] about ROTC revival gains support from Rep. Ruffy Biazon
Gov’t to release details on PH, China agreements
DAVAO CITY (November 21)- Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo has assured the public that the government will release the details of the agreements inked between the Philippines and China. Chinese President Xi Jinping ended a state visit to the Philippines on Wednesday as Filipino lawmakers pressed for the full disclosure on the new bilateral deals, including for oil … [Read more...] about Gov’t to release details on PH, China agreements
iAMResponsible campaign to raise industry standard on livestock, aquaculture
DAVAO CITY (November 22)- The iAMResponsible campaign of various Food Safety Regulatory bodies of the country and of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will raise industry standard on livestock and agriculture. As part of the nationwide celebration of the Antibiotic Awareness Week, the iAMResponsible campaign was launched on November 19, 2018 to further raise … [Read more...] about iAMResponsible campaign to raise industry standard on livestock, aquaculture
Gov’t employees to receive additional cash incentive through CNA
DAVAO CITY (November 21)- Government employees may receive another cash incentive not exceeding PhP 25,000, through the Collective Negotiation Agreement or CNA. The annual CNA Incentive is a one-time benefit, and shall be granted not earlier than December 15, 2018. In a Budget Circular No. 2018-5 issued by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the CNA incentive … [Read more...] about Gov’t employees to receive additional cash incentive through CNA
