Repatriated 'Filipino' turns out to be Chinese
BUREAU of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco on Monday sounded the alarm over Chinese migrants getting Philippine citizenship easily, saying it is a matter of national security.
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Amnesty body receives 578 applications
MANILA, Philippines — Up to 578 applications for amnesty have been received by the National Amnesty Commission (NAC) through the nine local amnesty boards as of July 12.
New policy to boost health services for PDLs
A NEW policy signed on Monday is expected to further improve the quality of health care services being provided to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said.
Romblon Island
WE often associate Romblon with marbles: marble mortar and pestle, marble nameplates, and even marble tombstones. Romblon became famous as the best source of marbles in the country ever since the Spanish first extracted marbles from the island in the 16th century. Since then, Romblon marble products have made their way into churches, buildings, and even private homes.
DOF defends utilization of PhilHealth P89.9 billion funds
MANILA, Philippines — Utilizing excess funds of state-run corporations is a more prudent fiscal option for the government than borrowing, the Department of Finance (DOF) said in defense of its move to ask agencies to remit unused subsidies.
Satur, Castro convicted for endangering Lumad children
MANILA, Philippines — Alliance of Concerned Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro, former Bayan Muna representative Satur Ocampo and 11 others are facing six years in prison after a Davao court found them guilty of endangering indigenous Lumad children in 2018.
PCG laughs off China’s statement vs bullies
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela mocked a statement by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) that hit “bullies.”
Workers insist on P150 legislated wage hike
MANILA, Philippines — Workers yesterday reiterated their appeal to President Marcos to certify as urgent the proposed measures seeking a P150 across-the-board wage increase for private sector employees.