SC clears Yap in ghost livelihood scam
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has cleared former agriculture chief Arthur Yap of graft and malversation charges over his alleged involvement in a pork barrel scam from 2007 to 2009.
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BFP gets P2.88 billion to boost emergency response
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management has released P2.88 billion to strengthen and modernize the government’s emergency response to fires.
SM Prime profit seen growing 15% this year
SM Prime Holdings Inc. will likely deliver income growth of 15 percent this year on the back of anticipated improvements in its leasing and residential businesses, Maybank Investment Banking Group said.
Press Release - Gatchalian: 'Batang Magaling Act' to institutionalize free assessments, certifications for SHS graduates
Following the issuance of the joint guidelines on the free assessment and certification for senior high school learners under the technical-vocational-livelihood (TVL) track, Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing anew for the passage of the Batang Magaling Act or Senate Bill No. 2367 to institutionalize the program.
Press Release - Gatchalian seeks TESDA training, certification for DepEd TVL teachers
To improve the quality of training under the technical-vocational livelihood (TVL) track of the senior high school program, Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) training and certification of TVL teachers in senior high school.
Zubiri to ask telcos: Boost signal in Pag-asa
PAG-ASA ISLAND, Philippines — Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri is planning to talk to telecommunications companies to help boost their networks’ signal here.
Get out of Pag-asa, Zubiri tells China
(UPDATE) PAG-ASA ISLAND, Palawan – Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on May 16 told the Chinese if they have a «listening post» here to leave immediately since the area belongs to the Philippines.
Jobstreet by Seek launches free job posting feature for employers
MANILA, Philippines — Online employment platform Jobstreet by Seek said it launched a new platform feature that allows employers to post unlimited job listings without charges.