MANILA – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.’s (PAGCOR) massive relief drive for areas affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) began Thursday as it sent out an initial 5,000 relief packs out of the 53,000 packs it has prepared. The relief packs will be dispatched to hard-hit communities in the Bicol Region, Northern Luzon, and Calabarzon, … [Read more...] about PAGCOR launches massive relief drive for ‘Kristine’-hit areas
DOJ to continue probe on VP Sara’s ‘shocking rant’
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday said it will continue its investigation on the possible liability on the part of Vice President Sara Duterte arising from her threat against the remains of the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. In a media interview, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stood by his earlier statements that he finds Duterte’s … [Read more...] about DOJ to continue probe on VP Sara’s ‘shocking rant’
Ex-Maguindanao guv gets up to 52 years for graft, malversation
MANILA – The Sandiganbayan has found former Maguindanao governor Datu Sajid Ampatuan guilty beyond reasonable doubt of graft and malversation of public funds involving PHP400 million intended for the construction and rehabilitation of 22 farm-to-market roads (FMRs) in 2009. In its 66-page decision promulgated on Oct. 18 and shared Monday, the Sandiganbayan sentenced … [Read more...] about Ex-Maguindanao guv gets up to 52 years for graft, malversation
UNICEF, partners launch portal for child rights monitoring
MANILA – The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the Council for the Welfare of Children, the National Economic and Development Authority, and the Philippine Statistics Authority launched on Monday a platform designed to provide insights into children’s issues in the Philippines. In a statement, UNICEF Philippines said the Situation of Children … [Read more...] about UNICEF, partners launch portal for child rights monitoring
Lawmaker backs localization of disaster risk management
MANILA – A lawmaker on Thursday called for the localization of disaster risk management for a more tailored approach to calamities in the world's most disaster-prone country. In a statement, Camarines Sur Representative Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr. said giving local government units (LGUs) greater control over disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) would ensure … [Read more...] about Lawmaker backs localization of disaster risk management
