Freed OFW unaware if Hamas is holding another Pinoy: DFA
THE Department of Foreign Affairs yesterday said the Filipino caregiver in Israel, who was freed last Friday from Hamas captivity, is unaware of another Filipino among the hostages.
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Lack of money for bail is top reason for jail decongestion
THE Department of Justice (DOJ) yesterday said the lack of money among inmates to pay for their bail bonds is the main reason for the decongestion in the country’s prison facilities, especially those operated by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).
Sara: No crack in UniTeam despite rift with lawmakers
VICE President Sara Duterte yesterday maintained there is no crack in the “UniTeam” alliance because her working relationship with President Marcos Jr. remains good despite her rift with the leadership of the House of Representatives led by Speaker Martin Romualdez, who is a first cousin of the Chief Executive.
House acting on grievances over ICC probe – Romualdez
SPEAKER Martin Romualdez yesterday dismissed Sen. Ronald dela Rosa’s statement questioning the timing of the hearings being conducted by the House of Representative on resolutions urging the government to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) probe on former President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs.
DOH on watch-out for new pathogens
THE Department of Health yesterday said there is growing concern over the surge in influenza-like illnesses (ILI) in China, while noting similarities in circumstances prior to the detection of COVID-19 in late 2019.
Pinoy freed by Hamas out of hospital
THE Israel Embassy in Manila yesterday said Gelienor “Jimmy” Pacheco has been discharged from the Yitzhak Shamir Medical Center where he was taken after being released by Hamas militants in Gaza last Friday.
NHA told: Enforce cancellation of contracts for delinquent housing beneficiaries
THE National Housing Authority’s (NHA) soft policy in imposing sanctions against shelter beneficiaries is causing the agency to further bleed billions yearly due to low collection ranging from 36 to 55 percent from 2015 to 2022.
Congress’ go signal required for amnesty offer to take effect
THE National Amnesty Commission (NAC) said it is waiting for the Senate and House of Representatives to concur with the four proclamation orders of President Marcos Jr. before they can start accepting and processing applications for amnesty of rebels and separatist members.