GIVEN the right condition and proper support, persons with disability can contribute to the workplace and in the community. This is shown in the initiative of the private sector in coordination with local government units where support is provided through the access-to-work model which prepares job seekers and employers. In this scheme, education and advocacy […]
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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), […]
Seven areas in Mindanao still on signal 1; ‘Samuel’ approaches Leyte gulf
DAVAO CITY (November 20)– Tropical depression Samuel has slightly slowed down as it continues to approach the Leyte gulf area, PAGASA in its weather advisory update indicated. It is however expected to make a landfall over the southern portion of Eastern Samar between 12 a.m and 2.am. Samuel was last spotted 90 kilometers east […]
DepEd-ARMM honors 2 outstanding Bangsamoro teachers
COTABATO CITY (November 20) — The Department of Education in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DepEd-ARMM) honored on Monday two outstanding Bangsamoro teachers, as part of its “Search for Outstanding Bangsamoro Teachers 2018.” Joymanil Tiblani, 33 of Sulu Division won the recognition for elementary level. Tiblani has been a teacher for the past 13 years […]
Report persons making illegal offers for 2019 polls: Comelec
MANILA (November 19) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has urged the public to report to them individuals or groups who are making illegal offers on election matters. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez made the appeal following the arrest of an individual allegedly asking money from political aspirants with promises of being able to compromise the automated […]
Even non-smokers at risk of lung cancer
MANILA — Senior citizen Hilda Pua was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer when she was 56 years old. The diagnosis surprised her because she never smoked a single cigarette all her life. Later on, her surprise turned to fear as thoughts of bedridden cancer patients crossed her mind. “Natakot ako kasi cancer, natakot din […]
Beyond Invisibility
NOTHING can be completely done without them. Differently abled persons have an important part and could greatly contribute to the community, if only we learn to be more sensitive and respectful of their capabilities. Beyond being the object of pity, they have far more shown the ability to create and contribute to the community. Their […]
Senators welcome return of Balangiga bells
MANILA — Several senators on Tuesday welcomed reports that the Balangiga bells would soon be returned to the country after more than a century of being held as war trophies by the United States military. The three church bells were seized by the US Army from Balangiga, Eastern Samar in 1901 during the Philippine-American war. The […]
Newsline.ph turns two!
DAVAO CITY– — Newsline. ph, the only innovation project from the Asia and Pacific for WAN-IFRA’s Strengthening Media and Society which made it to the World Media Congress marks its second year on November 8, 2018. Last year, it won the SMS innovation project for start-up during the World Media Congress in Berlin, Germany. The […]
Taking the High Road
IN what came in as a surprise, the Social Weather Station (SWS) survey released on Wednesday this week, showed that 51 percent of the 1,500 adult respondents agreed that drug tests be made mandatory for Grade 4 students and older pupils. Grade 4 students are usually 10 years old. “Much too young,” if the Philippine […]
SWS survey shows “very strong” support on mandatory drug test for 10 years old above; DepEd and PNP against the proposal
DAVAO CITY (November 8)– There was a positive response on the proposed mandatory drug tests in schools for students in the fourth grade level and above, results of the Social Weather Station (SWS) survey shows. This means, that among the respondents of the survey conducted on September, 51 % believe that children of about 10 years […]
OWWA e-card project to benefit 250,000 OFWs
DAVAO CITY (November 7)– The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has launched the first phase of its OFW e-card project which is expected to benefit an estimated 250,000 Balik Manggagawa OFWs. The e-card can be used for OWWA services such as welfare programs, scholarship applications, training programs, and other social benefits. OFWs who are active […]
Mindanao LGUs seek consensus on Martial Law extension
DAVAO CITY (November 7)- The local government units in Southern region of Mindanao are seeking the consensus from residents on the possible extension of martial law in Mindanao after December 31. Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff, Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., said that most of the residents from the areas in Mindanao are […]