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Pres. Duterte Urged Congress Urged To Pass P30-B Supplemental Budget For Taal Rehab

The Philippine Post - January 21, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte urged Congress to pass a PHP30-billion supplemental budget to build more evacuation centers in Southern Tagalog provinces devastated by the eruption...

Pres. Duterte Swears In Gamboa As New PNP Chief

The Philippine Post - January 21, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte administered the oath of office to new Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Lt. Gen. Archie Francisco Gamboa. Gamboa took his oath and...

Pres. Duterte Signs EO Modifying Tariffs On Imported Products

The Philippine Post - January 21, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order modifying import duty rates of certain products in line with the 2017 Association of Southeast Asian...

Departing Foreign Residents Urged To Process Reentry Fees Early

The Philippine Post - January 21, 2020

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) urged foreign residents in the country who plan to spend Chinese New Year abroad to process their reentry fees...

Agencies To Submit A Weekly Report On The Status Of Mideast OFWs

The Philippine Post - January 21, 2020

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) ordered manning and recruitment agencies to submit a report on the situation of sea and land-based Filipino workers...

EU Supports National Justice Information System

The Philippine Post - January 20, 2020

“The EU Delegation reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the justice sector in the country as it remains a key element in our cooperation portfolio”,...

Realme To Double Global Smartphone Shipments To 50 Million In 2020

The Philippine Post - January 20, 2020

Fastest-growing smartphone brand realme is setting its sights on doubling its 25+ million global smartphone shipments in 2019, entering the 5G space and introducing...

Sen. Hontiveros Pushed Bill Granting 7 Additional Days Annual Parental Leave, 20% Discount For Solo Parents

The Philippine Post - January 20, 2020

If passed into law, the Expanded Solo Parents' Welfare Act or Senate Bill No. 164 will grant solo parents seven (7) additional days of...

Telcos Promise Sen. Gatchalian To Rollout 1st Phase Of Mobile Number Portability This Year

The Philippine Post - January 20, 2020

After prodding from Senator Win Gatchalian, representatives from telecommunication companies Globe, Smart and new player Dito committed to rollout Mobile Number Portability this year...

Sen. De Lima Warns Of Unscrupulous Solicitations For Taal-Affected Families

The Philippine Post - January 20, 2020

Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has warned the public against unscrupulous individuals who are using the generosity of others to steal donations and...