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DOLE Unveils Program to Boost Businesses and Workers
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is rolling out the DOLE Adjustment Measures Program (DOLE-AMP) to boost enterprise and worker competitiveness. Labor Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma outlined the program’s guidelines in Department Order No. 241, Series of 2024, issued on February 1. DOLE-AMP aims to diminish the vulnerability of workers and enterprises to economic […].....»»
10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao
The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»
Plugging loopholes and leakages
Less than two years after it took effect, Republic Act 11900, or the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act, may already need a thorough review in order for our legislators to find out whether indeed there are serious flaws and loopholes in the law and in its implementation and enforcement......»»
Alden pinasok pagdidirehe, pagpoprodyus
MATABILni John Fontanilla PINASOK na rin ni Alden Richards ang pagpoprodyus ng pelikula via Out Of Order sa kanyang Myriad Entertainment na co-producers niya ang Viva Films at Studio Viva. Makakapareha nito si Heaven Peralejo na first time makakasama sa isang malaking pelikula. Makakasama rin sina Joyce Ching, Nicco Manalo, Soliman Cruz, Yayo Aguila, at Nonie Buencamino. Ito ay mula sa screenplay ni Randy Q. Villanueva at planong ipalabas sa streaming platform ….....»»
DSWD welcomes President Marcos’s EO institutionalizing program on street dwellers
The Department of Social Welfare and Development has expressed gratitude to President Marcos for coming up with an executive order that aims to reach out to families, children and individuals in street situations and provide them with necessary interventions......»»
Why Laufey is selling out her every show
Who is Laufey and why is she selling out her every show? The question I have been getting a lot these days is “do you know Laufey?” Then, it is followed by “Do you know how I can get tickets to her show?” because tickets online to Laufey are already sold out......»»
PNP chief to kick out more scalawags
To make the most out of his term to improve the image of the Philippine National Police, PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. vowed to kick out more scalawags in their organization......»»
BSP, PDIC execs guilty of indirect contempt over court order breach
“This Court is compelled to conclude that the delay is deliberate, given that the procedural complexities highlighted by Respondents do not align with the actual simplicity of the instructions of the Court,” the CA’s decision read......»»
EDITORIAL — More rice importation
With rice prices refusing to go down and even likely to further increase in the coming months, President Marcos will soon issue an executive order reducing the tariff on rice imports from 35 percent to just 15 percent until the end of his term in 2028. This comes on the heels of the final approval by the House of Representatives of a bill that seeks to restore the power of the National Food Authority to import rice during emergency situations......»»
DoubleDragon and Jollibee unveil new combo strategy
Customers can now go to a single location and order items from Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Greenwich, and Chowking in a “combined ordering process”......»»
TWG formed for eased agricultural import barriers
A technical working group (TWG) has been formed following President Marcos’ April 18 order to remove non-tariff barriers on agricultural imports......»»
Senado tumiklop sa Chocolate Hills probe
Isasara na ng Senado ang imbestigasyon sa kontobersiyal na resort sa Chocolate Hills sa Bohol matapos ilabas ng Office of the Ombudsman ang suspension order laban sa gobernador at iba pang lokal na opisyal ng lalawigan. The post Senado tumiklop sa Chocolate Hills probe first appeared on Abante......»»
‘I don’t work for US, China; I work for Philippines’
Emphasizing his administration’s adherence to rules-based order, President Marcos told Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonyte of the challenges the Philippines has to tackle, with help from other countries but without being subservient to any of them......»»
For 9 years, Israel tried to undermine the ICC
Blatantly disregarding the International Court of Justice’s order to halt its military offensive in Rafah, which began on May 6, Israel continued its overnight shelling and airstrikes there last Tuesday......»»
What for? DILG chief Abalos makes a cameo appearance in GMA drama show
The mandate of DILG, which Abalos now heads, includes the promulgation of policies related to local governments and public order and safety. Acting on television is definitely not part of it......»»
NGCP to complete vital Luzon power line by July
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines has committed to finish the Hermosa-San Jose 500-kiloVolt transmission line in Luzon by July after the Supreme Court lifted the temporary restraining order on the project......»»
FACT CHECK: No Marcos order banishing Bamban Mayor Alice Guo from PH
Much of the video shows a clip of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque defending Guo. Marcos is mentioned nowhere in the video......»»
Divorce bill narrowly hurdles House
Under the measure, there are "limited and reasonable grounds for divorce and a petition will have to undergo judicial scrutiny in order to prevent abuse and collusion of the parties, which is penalized," Lagman said......»»
Ahong suspension: Not true says surprised Lapu-Lapu mayor
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Lapu — Rumors circulating about the impending suspension of Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan will remain just that: rumors. Chan on Friday, May 17, clarified that the order of his suspension by the Ombudsman was already dismissed before it could be served. This was clarified by the mayor, after a post.....»»
Maggie Wilson says protection order barred her from seeing, posting about son
Model Maggie Wilson revealed that she has not seen her son Connor for almost two years. .....»»