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The recent police raid on a POGO hub in Bamban, Tarlac, underscores the ongoing threat posed by the industry to our society. It victimizes thousands of Filipino and foreign workers, including women, in various illegal activities such as human trafficking.
Senator Risa Hontiveros (SRH): Mr. Secretary, pwede ba kayong mag-identify ng tatlong halimbawa ng pagkakaiba sa mga priorities nyo bilang DOF Secretary kumpara sa priorities ng predecessor ninyo, si dating Sec. Diokno.
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto received a smooth-sailing confirmation from the Commission on Appointments (CA) on March 13, 2024 and has committed to pursuing growth-enhancing fiscal consolidation through plugging tax leaks, improving tax administration, preventing wasteful expenditures, exercising prudent debt management, and boosting investments.
MANILA, Philippines – Mary Djoana Nataño emerged victorious against the fancied Dhea Cua in a gripping duel of skills and composure, snaring a 7-6(5), 7-6(4) decision to claim the spotlight in the Ronald Barrios Cup National Juniors Tennis Championships at the Kidapawan City Club in Cotabato last weekend.
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Tuesday that Manila did not reject China's proposals on managing heightened tensions in the West Philippine Sea, but stressed that Beijing's suggestions stood on a questionable premise.
This public hearing of the Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations (Blue Ribbon) is called to order.
UNITED NATIONS, United States — The number of children worldwide who died before age five reached a record low in 2022, the United Nations said in a report published Tuesday, as for the first time fewer than five million died.
MANILA, Philippines — Two journalists who were covering a demolition in Angeles, Pampanga faced threats and intimidation from armed men on Tuesday, the Olongapo chapter of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) said.