‘Converting penal colonies into economic zones unconstitutional’
MANILA, Philippines — Converting penal colonies or prisons into economic zones is unconstitutional, according to former agriculture secretary Leonardo Montemayor.
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Clearance for presidential appointees stalled due to backlog
MANILA, Philippines — Presidential appointees covered by the performance review ordered by Malacañang may encounter difficulties meeting deadlines in securing clearances from the Office of the Ombudsman due to backlogs currently being dealt with, Ombudsman Samuel Martires said.
Press Release - TESDA grads extend gratitude to Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano
A total of 25 students from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) program in San Jose, Batangas expressed their gratitude to Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano during their graduation ceremony at the Barangay Lalayat Covered Court on February 8, 2024.
Masara landslide area a no-build zone since 2008
MANILA, Philippines — The locality hit by a landslide in Davao de Oro last week has, since 2008, been identified as a critical area and no-build zone, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) revealed.
28 lives lost in Davao de Oro landslide by Saturday noon
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — The Davao de Oro landslide fatality count had reached 28 as of noontime Saturday, the Maco Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office reported.
Government workers for 10 years may earn civil service eligibility
MANILA, Philippines — Job order (JO), 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 (CSC).