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Hearings set on higher senior, PWD discounts
The government is set to hold public consultations this week on the rules for the plan to raise the monthly discount cap on basic necessities and prime commodities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to P500, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)......»»
P500K reward offered for arrest Cotabato City disaster unit chief s killers
The mayor here has offered a P500,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the killers of the operations chief of the Cotabato City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, who died in an ambush along a busy thoroughfare here last week......»»
Tulfo’s bill seeks to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers
MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers, including a fine of up to P1,000,000, has been filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo. At present, the current law penalizes drunk drivers who caused homicide with a fine ranging from P300,000 to P500,000. But Tulfo, through his Senate Bill No, 2546, proposed.....»»
2 Best Ways to Save Up for Something
Sometimes, you find yourself unable to afford something you desire. While resorting to debt might seem convenient, it’s far from ideal. Saving money is a superior alternative, albeit challenging. Often, the struggle lies in maintaining savings, as funds intended for one purpose end up diverted elsewhere. We’re all familiar with the difficulty of saving money. […].....»»
Woman who demanded money in return for release of BIR docs apprehended
Woman who demanded money in return for release of BIR docs apprehended.....»»
BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»
Cebu City drug bust: 5 persons nabbed, P102,000 ‘shabu’ seized
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Cebu City drug bust led to the arrest of a man, who was once arrested for a drug case and released on bail, and his nephew and 3 others after a buy bust in Barangay Basak-San Nicolas, Cebu City on Thursday evening, February 15, 2024. The operation, which was initiated.....»»
FDA to slash generic drug review to 45 days
The country's Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will shorten the review and approval process for generic drug applications to only 45 days from 120 days. .....»»
Tagbilaran drug den: Couple, drug den visitor arrested
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Authorities arrested on Thursday a couple for allegedly running a suspected drug den inside their house in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. The live-in partners were nabbed during a buy–bust operation inside their house in Purok 2, Barangay Cogon, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. The suspects were identified as Sarah Jane Espejo, 29, a sidewalk.....»»
Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers. Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»
Senior citizens, disabled among mujahideen to get allowance from BARMM
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 27 February)— An initial P500-million fund coming from the office of the chief minister will finance allowances for former Moro combatants who are already senior citizens or permanently disabled. This was after the Bangsamoro Parliament approved a measure to establish an office that will provide financial aid to Moro Islamic Liberation […].....»»
PPA awards P500 million contract for Sorsogon port renovation
The Philippine Ports Authority has issued the contract to renovate one of the most crucial ports in the nautical highway to a construction firm based in Davao City......»»
Man kills mother who refused to give him money
For refusing to give him money, a 39-year-old man stabbed to death his mother in Quezon City shortly after midnight yesterday......»»
Smart money decisions
Minimizing risks is key for all individuals who want to grow their money......»»
Money tops Valentine s Day wish list of Filipinos — SWS
Filipinos want both practical and romantic gifts for Valentine's Day, with money topping the list, according to a survey by the Social Weather Stations. .....»»
62 more barangays in Central Visayas declared drug-cleared
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu —The Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC) has declared an additional 62 barangays in Central Visayas as drug-cleared barangays. This occurred during the validation of documentary requirements and the assessment of the drug situation, conducted through blended online and face-to-face deliberations on May 29 and 30 at the Philippine Drug.....»»
Lapu-Lapu drug test: BFP personnel negative for drug use
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- All of the 50 personnel of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Lapu-Lapu City passed the drug test that was administered by the City Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP) last May 23. Garry Lao, CLOSAP’s executive director, said the test was conducted upon the request of Superintendent Tito Purgatorio,.....»»
Lapu-Lapu BFP personnel undergo random drug test
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Around 50 Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) personnel from Lapu-Lapu City underwent drug testing on Thursday morning, May 23, 2023. The drug test was initiated by the City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP). According to Gilbert Mata, operations head of CLOSAP, this was the first time they conducted.....»»
Australyano na galamay ng drug syndicate timbog sa Cebu
Swak sa kalaboso ang isang wanted na Australian sa kasong drug trafficking matapos makorner sa Cebu City. The post Australyano na galamay ng drug syndicate timbog sa Cebu first appeared on Abante......»»
Cebu City buy-bust: 3 men nabbed in Kamputhaw drug den
CEBU CITY, Philippines – With the help of concerned citizens, another drug den was dismantled and three suspects were arrested during a buy-bust operation in Sitio Lupa, Brgy. Kamputhaw in Cebu City on Friday afternoon, May 17. The drug bust happened at around 4:50 p.m. and resulted to the seizure of over P100,000 worth of.....»»