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US CPI for December slightly hotter than expected

The data for the US Consumer Price Index in December showed that prices increased 3.4% y/y, which was higher than the November CPI result (3.1% y/y) and (more importantly) higher than the consensus expectations in the market of a 3.2% y/y increase......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

American wanted for fraud falls

An American fugitive wanted for fraud was arrested in Cebu on April 3 while attempting to apply for a permanent resident visa, the Bureau of Immigration reported yesterday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

American wanted for fraud falls

An American fugitive wanted for fraud was arrested in Cebu on April 3 while attempting to apply for a permanent resident visa, the Bureau of Immigration reported yesterday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

American wanted for fraud falls

An American fugitive wanted for fraud was arrested in Cebu on April 3 while attempting to apply for a permanent resident visa, the Bureau of Immigration reported yesterday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Government workers for 10 years may earn civil service eligibility

Job order contractual, casual and co-terminus employees who have been working in the government for at least 10 aggregate years may now apply for civil service eligibility, according to the Civil Service Commission......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Improving healthcare access for individuals deprived of liberty

The Philippines is confronted with the stark reality of being ranked third in terms of prison overcrowding globally, highlighting a pressing concern: individuals deprived of liberty face dire living conditions that imperil their health and well-being......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Murder case filed vs 5 tagged in slay of Lapu market collector

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A murder case was filed against five individuals tagged in the killing of a Lapu-Lapu City market collector. Public Market Executive Assistant for Market Operations, Christopher Ceniza was shot-killed by two individuals riding a motorcycle on January 5, while collecting market fees from the vendors. Two of the suspects, who served as.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims

The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

DFA launches e-Apostille service; first in Asean region

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs Office of Consular Affairs (DFA – OCA) announced that it launched an e-Apostille service for civil registry documents. DFA said the system will allow the public to apply online for e-documents and e-Apostilles from the Philippine Statistics Agency (PSA) without having to appear in both offices. Foreign Affairs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Senate probes Filipino citizenship for sale scam

Senators expressed alarm yesterday over a possible crime ring in local civil registrars that has allowed foreign citizens to fraudulently apply for live birth certificates......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Drivers, operators of unconsolidated PUVs have options – OTC

t is the not the end of the line for public utility vehicle operators and drivers who were not able to consolidate or apply for consolidation of their franchises before the Dec. 31 deadline, as they still have options to sustain their livelihood, the Office of Transportation Cooperatives said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Mandaue fire: 400 individuals displaced, P280K goes up in smoke

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Almost 400 individuals were displaced by the Mandaue fire that hit three puroks of the city past 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 23. A report shared by the Mandaue City Fire Office, showed that 60 houses were destroyed and two others were partially damaged. As of 3 p.m, 70 families and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

PRO 7: Over 1,700 individuals nabbed for various offenses, 3 kilos shabu seized in Central Visayas

PRO 7: Over 1,700 individuals nabbed for various offenses, 3 kilos shabu seized in Central Visayas.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Vulnerable individuals urged to avoid airport welcome, send-offs at airports

The Manila International Airport Authority called on friends and family members of departing and arriving passengers to reconsider bringing vulnerable individuals such as children, senior citizens and pregnant women as well as those with medical conditions, to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport for farewell and greetings amid the heat being experienced in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

LTO 7 provides free driving courses to 4,000 individuals

LTO 7 provides free driving courses to 4,000 individuals.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

What Is Identity Theft and How to Check for It

As technology progresses, so do the tactics used by identity thieves, who continuously devise innovative ways to exploit individuals’ personal information for ill-gotten gains. The implications of identity theft extend far beyond mere inconvenience, often resulting in financial losses and damage to one’s credit score. Fortunately, there are measures individuals can adopt to bolster their […] The post What Is Identity Theft and How to Check for It appeared first on Kagay An......»»

Category: newsSource:  kagay_anRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Animal bite cases surge in Mandaue City

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mandaue City has recently recorded an increase in animal bite cases compared to previous weeks. From the daily 100 to 200 individuals receiving anti-rabies vaccines at the Animal Bite Treatment Center in the Mandaue City Health Office, this has increased to about 300 to 400 individuals recently. Some of them received.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Heinous crimes-convicted individuals still entitled to GCTA — SC

The SC said that the Department of Justice overstepped its authority in subordinate legislation by excluding individuals convicted of heinous crimes from the advantages of Republic Act No. 10592, also known as the new GCTA law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

P3.8M shabu seized, 2 HVIs nabbed in Cebu City drug busts

Two high-value individuals (HVIs) were separately arrested in buy-bust operations conducted in Cebu City on March 11 and 12, 2024, resulting in the confiscation of P3.8 million worth of shabu and the apprehension of two individuals. The first suspect is identified as Albert Kinn Punay, 20, also known as “Boss Yawa,” a resident of Sitio.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024