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Elderly, PWD inmates moved to new Quezon City jail

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and the Quezon City government have begun the transfer of persons deprived of liberty to a new jail facility in Payatas......»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarApr 14th, 2024

Bisrock singer jams with inmates in Bohol

CONSOLACION, Cebu — Cebuano singer and songwriter Emping made the inmates of Dauis, Bohol happy on February 13 as he jammed with them while singing the classic bisrock hit song, “Chinita.” Emping was performing on stage at the event organized by Dauis Police Station ‘Lavapalooza’. He was invited to perform with other Cebuano bands, Missing.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Ex-Palawan governors trial moved to Quezon City

The Supreme Court has ordered the trial of former Palawan governor Joel Reyes, who is accused of murdering environmentalist and broadcaster Gerry Ortega in 2011, transferred from Palawan to Quezon City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

17,000 elderly living alone in Japan die at home in Jan.-March: police survey

TOKYO, May 19 (Xinhua) -- A recent survey by Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) showed that 17,034 elderly people living alone died at home across the country from January to March. The survey covered 60,466 dead bodies handled by Japanese police during the first three months of 2024. Of them, 21,716 were of people who lived by themselves, including cases of suicide. Nearly 80 percent of the "lonely dea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated News13 hr. 42 min. ago

Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, April 12

SEOUL -- South Korea's employment kept rising last month due to a fast increase in elderly jobs, statistical office data showed Friday. The number of employed people aged 15 or older expanded 173,000 from a year earlier to 28,396,000 in March, according to Statistics Korea. It marked the lowest growth in over three years since February 2021, but the employment continued to grow thanks to higher elderly jo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

PWDs, elderly want more employment opportunities

Some establishments are hiring persons with disabilities and the elderly. But the Philippines still has a long way to go to close the gap......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

PAL stops elderly Fil-Am with COPD from flying sans oxygen tank

MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines  stopped an elderly Filipino-American woman from flying back to the United States due to her medical condition, a US media report said. Jovita Domingo, 86, was not allowed to board a PAL flight despite showing a doctor’s certificatioon saying she was “fit to travel by air” and that.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Cedric Lee moved to New Bilibid Prison after surrender

Businessman Cedric Lee has been moved to the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City on Friday evening after turning himself in to the National Bureau of Investigation, according to a report......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

OceanaGold listing moved to May 13

OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc. moved its stock market debut by six days to May 13 from its original plan of May 7 after the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) board approved the miner’s P7.88 billion listing recently......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Solo parents to get P1K monthly subsidy

The Local Solo Parents' Ordinance, recently approved by the 20th City Council of Davao City, promises a monthly subsidy of approximately P1,000 for eligible beneficiaries. Councilor Tricia Ann Villafuerte highlighted the ordinance's significance in providing vital support to solo parents and their children, as there are approximately 6,000 solo parents in Davao City. This ordinance is an adaptation of the national law, Republic Act 8972, customized to address the unique needs of solo parents in the city. It aims to meet the essential needs of mothers and their children, including school supplies, consultation, laboratory diagnostics, and financial assistance, such as medical, death, and burial aid. Additionally, solo parents will receive a monthly monetary subsidy of P1,000 and are entitled to a 10 percent discount on select basic commodities, similar to senior citizens and Persons with Disability (PWD). To qualify for the benefits, applicants must submit necessary documents and meet specific criteria, while disqualification grounds include changes in civil status and provision of necessary assistance by the other biological parent as per the Family Code of the Philippines. It's important to note that individuals under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are ineligible for the Local Solo Parents' Ordinance......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

EcoWaste Coalition Calls Out Quezon City Stores Selling Toxic Cosmetics with Mercury

21 January 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition criticized some beauty product stores in Quezon City for their flagrant violation of the ban on skin-lightening products containing mercury, a health-damaging chemical.Despite the citywide ban adopted in 2018 through Ordinance No. 2767 ahead of the 2020 phase-out deadline for mercury-added cosmetics under the Minamata Convention.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Cebuano rapper Range 999 gibalhin sa Cebu City Jail

Cebuano rapper Range 999 gibalhin sa Cebu City Jail.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Cebuano rapper Range 999 gibalhin sa Cebu City Jail

Cebuano rapper Range 999 gibalhin sa Cebu City Jail.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Cebuano rapper Range 999 gibalhin sa Cebu City Jail

Cebuano rapper Range 999 gibalhin sa Cebu City Jail.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Cebuano rapper Range 999 gibalhin sa Cebu City Jail

Cebuano rapper Range 999 gibalhin sa Cebu City Jail.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Cebuano rapper Range 999 gibalhin sa Cebu City Jail

Cebuano rapper Range 999 gibalhin sa Cebu City Jail.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Cebuano rapper Range 999 gibalhin sa Cebu City Jail

Cebuano rapper Range 999 gibalhin sa Cebu City Jail.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Cebuano rapper Range 999 gibalhin sa Cebu City Jail

Cebuano rapper Range 999 gibalhin sa Cebu City Jail.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Cebuano rapper Range 999 gibalhin sa Cebu City Jail

Cebuano rapper Range 999 gibalhin sa Cebu City Jail.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Love behind bars: 26 pairs tie the knot in Oro City Jail mass wedding

Love behind bars: 26 pairs tie the knot in Oro City Jail mass wedding.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Victorias City Jail to fortify livelihood, rehabilitation programs

Victorias City Jail to fortify livelihood, rehabilitation programs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024