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This is the reason why governance in this country often appears to be a self-defeating exercise: agencies arrive at decisions from their respective rabbit holes without looking at the larger picture......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

GSIS non-life insurance premiums hit P3 billion in Q1

State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) hiked its collection of non-life insurance premiums to P3 billion in the first quarter as more agencies move to secure their assets from eventualities......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

No revamp, says DA chief amid NFA, BFAR cases

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Sunday ruled out a major revamp in various agencies under the Department of Agriculture (DA), in the wake of the Office of the Ombudsman’s orders against the heads of the National Food Authority (NFA) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

P15.5 billion calamity fund ready for El Niño

Government agencies can still tap over P15 billion in disaster funds to mitigate the impacts of El Niño, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

9th ITF amplifies ‘Love to Travel’ to boost local tourism

The 9th edition of the International Travel Festival (ITF) encourages people to “Love to Travel” with over 160 exhibitors gathered in one venue to take local tourism an extra mile at the Pacific Grand Ballroom of the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino, starting May 3 to 5, 2024.  Airlines, travel agencies, resorts, hotels, and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Authority dispute between MCWD, LWUA deepens

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The interim board of the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) faced a tough situation when they held their first meeting in the board room of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) on April 12, 2024. As the water crisis in Cebu worsens, conflicts between these water agencies over authority have also.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Marcos Jr. wants holistic plan to solve Metro Manila traffic woes

With traffic gridlocks costing the economy billions of pesos, President Marcos has called for a “comprehensive” solution to the country’s traffic woes and has directed agencies to come up with work adjustment plans, National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

AsPac govts spending heavily on digital security

As state agencies fall victim to cyber attacks, the public sector in Asia Pacific, including in the Philippines, is investing at least $7 billion this year for the upgrade of digital defenses......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Chinese nationals arrested for obtaining gov t IDs illegally — BI

During the operation which was carried out by three different agencies, various Philippine-issued IDs such as driver’s licenses, postal IDs and birth certificates were discovered and confiscated from the foreign nationals......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea

Hong Kong, April 1 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. Th.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Han So-hee, Ryu Jun-yeol naghiwalay agad, anyare?

KAMAKAILAN lang nang isinulat namin ang tungkol sa real score ng sikat na Korean stars na sina Han So-hee at Ryu Jun-yeol. Ngunit makalipas ang dalawang linggo, kinumpirma naman ng talent agencies nila na naghiwalay na ang dalawa upang mag-focus na lamang sa kanilang acting career. “Han So-hee and actor Ryu Jun-yeol have broken up,”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Wearing of PNP uniforms is illegal, police exec reminds civilians

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Civilians are prohibited by law from wearing police uniforms or other uniforms of law enforcement agencies in the Philippines. This was the reminder of Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, deputy director for operations of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO). READ: ‘Policewoman’ nabbed, charged for unauthorized use of PNP uniform, ID.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Palace announces new appointees

Malacañang has announced a new set of appointees in several agencies, including the finance and agriculture departments and the Office of the President......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

CSC: Adopt flexible work arrangements for Ramadan

All state agencies should allow flexible work arrangements for Muslim officials and employees during the fasting period of Ramadan, according to the Civil Service Commission......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Haiti: US evacuates embassy staff amid gang violence

A high-profile terrorist leader has been eliminated in a successful covert operation conducted by intelligence agencies in a remote area. The mission, which involved precise.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Agencies pledge P6.3B projects for Lapu-Lapu City at CDC

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City residents can expect more projects and programs next year, including road repairs, drainage projects, and health-related programs. During the City Development Council (CDC) full council meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) pledged P5.385 billion for Lapu-Lapu City in 2025. The amount.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Agencies pledge P900M projects for Lapu-Lapu City at CDC

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City residents can expect more projects and programs next year, including road repairs, drainage projects, and health-related programs. During the City Development Council (CDC) full council meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) pledged P5.385 million for Lapu-Lapu City in 2025. The amount.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

DTI eyes development of e-commerce trustmark

“The trustmark shall signify that the products, goods or services sold online can be trustworthy, provided that symbol, image, or badge issued or awarded are accredited by the concerned agencies.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Shared responsibility: DepEd told it can t help special needs children alone

House members frustrated over the stalled implementation of a landmark law for children with disabilities two years since its passage have urged the Department of Education to demand other agencies’ help in carrying out the law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

DOJ to help build case vs West Philippine Sea cyanide fishing

The Department of Justice will support relevant agencies in gathering evidence and building a case against individuals, allegedly Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen, who are using cyanide at Panatag Shoal, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024