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United Nations rapporteur urges NTF-ELCAC abolition; government says no

Following her 10-day official visit to the Philippines, United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan on Friday urged the government to abolish the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), which she said will address red-tagging and allow for more inclusive peace-making platforms in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Continue serving with care, compassion, PBBM tells DSWD

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of serving the public with care and compassion during the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) 73rd anniversary celebration. He commended the DSWD for its continuous efforts in providing aid to disaster victims and the disadvantaged sectors. President Marcos urged the DSWD to treat the poor and vulnerable with kindness and empathy, highlighting the agency's role in uplifting communities. He also noted the significant increase in the agency's budget, particularly for programs such as Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), senior pension, food catering operations, and the food stamps program. President Marcos emphasized that the DSWD's programs are designed to offer a hand up rather than a handout, aiming to empower individuals and families to improve their circumstances. He underscored the government's commitment to dignified giving and support for those in need, emphasizing the agency's role in providing assistance while promoting self-sufficiency......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Canadian national with pending case nabbed inside Immigration office in Bohol

Canadian national with pending case nabbed inside Immigration office in Bohol.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Immigration `winalis’ arrival sticker sa mga biyaherong Pinoy

Simula Abril 1 (Lunes), hindi na bibigyan ng arrival sticker ang mga Pilipino na galing sa ibang bansa kapag dumaan sila sa mga electronic gate na naka-install sa mga international port of entry ng Pilipinas. The post Immigration `winalis’ arrival sticker sa mga biyaherong Pinoy first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

BI nabs fake Interpol agent at NAIA

A female trafficking victim pretending to be an Interpol agent was nabbed by Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the departure area of the NAIA Terminal 3. In his report to BI chief Norman Tansingco, immigration protection and border enforcement section (I-PROBES) Bienvenido Castillo III said the 34-year-old victim was intercepted while departing last March […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Navigating changes in annual report compliance

To support our country’s tourism industry and make immigration services accessible to foreign nationals, the Bureau of Immigration launched the e-Services website in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Philippines bars entry of 3,359 foreigners in 2023

MANILA, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has barred entry into the country of 3,359 foreigners in 2023, the Philippines' Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Wednesday. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said immigration agents at different airports in Metro Manila, in Pampanga province, north of Manila, and Cebu province in the central Philippines stopped the foreigners of different nationalities because they we.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Philippines bars entry of 3,359 foreigners in 2023

MANILA, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has barred entry into the country of 3,359 foreigners in 2023, the Philippines' Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Wednesday. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said immigration agents at different airports in Metro Manila, in Pampanga province, north of Manila, and Cebu province in the central Philippines stopped the foreigners of different nationalities because they we.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Human rights advocates seek UN support for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, anti-terror law

In a press release, the Philippine Universal Periodic Watch Review said that the delegation will be attending a session to testify on the “continuing human rights violations” under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

‘Abolish NTF-ELCAC’: Altermidya welcomes UNSR Khan’s initial findings after 10-day visit

This is the second time a Special Rapporteur has recommended the abolition of NTF-ELCAC. However, we stress that Executive Order No. 70 passed in 2018, which created the said task force, should also be junked......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

EDITORIAL - NTF-ELCAC abolition

The government believes “total victory” over communist rebels is possible this year, according to Jonathan Malaya, the assistant director general for strategic communications of the National Security Council......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Farmers want tariffication review, cool to rice SRP

Farmers in Central Luzon, considered as the rice granary of the Philippines, are calling for the abolition or review of the Rice Tariffication Law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

PSA-7: Report to us if PhilSys ID not accepted

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Statistics Authority in Central Visayas (PSA-7) urged Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) ID holders to report to the agency if some entities do not accept their IDs. PSA-7 chief administrative officer of  Edwina Carriaga told CDN Digital in a phone interview that the agency is urging  PhilSys ID (National ID).....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Admin critics urged: Spare armed services from politics amid withdrawal calls for Marcos

National Security Adviser Eduardo Año called on administration detractors to keep the armed services out of political maneuvering after a lawmaker urged the military to withdraw its support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

‘WATER MEANS LIFE’ | Baciwa-PrimeWater urged to reduce minimum water charge

‘WATER MEANS LIFE’ | Baciwa-PrimeWater urged to reduce minimum water charge.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

PNP urged to step up manhunt for Quiboloy

Sen. Risa Hontiveros yesterday urged the Philippine National Police to step up its search for fugitive Apollo Quiboloy, who is the subject of three arrest warrants......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Private firms urged to tap EWA services

The private sector is urged to tap earned wage access services to reduce financial stress among Filipinos who often run low in cash as they await the next paycheck......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Motorists urged to practice road discipline

Motorists urged to practice road discipline.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

San Carlos hog raisers urged to upgrade farm biosecurity

San Carlos hog raisers urged to upgrade farm biosecurity.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Vaccination for Negrense kids urged to prevent pertussis

Vaccination for Negrense kids urged to prevent pertussis.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024