8,500 cops to secure EDSA rites
MANILA, Philippines — At least 8,500 police officers will be deployed to secure the commemoration of the 38th EDSA people power revolt, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced yesterday.
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NEDA’s bid to scrap telcos’ congressional franchise requirement opposed
MANILA, Philippines — The head of the 28-member minority bloc in the House of Representatives has opposed a proposal of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) to scrap the legislative franchise requirement for telecommunications companies.
K-12 curriculum review every 3 years sought
MANILA, Philippines — Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar is pushing for legislation that will mandate the regular review of the K-12 Basic Education Curriculum to ensure the “employability and competitiveness” of its graduates.
DOH allots P55 million for cervical, breast cancer screening
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has allocated P55 million to meet its target of screening three million women for cervical and breast cancer this year.
China removes its floating barriers from Panatag
MANILA, Philippines — The reasons are not yet clear, but China has removed its floating barriers in the vicinity of Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, National Security Council assistant director general Jonathan Malaya said yesterday.
Senate OKs P100 wage hike bill on final reading
MANILA, Philippines — The P100 minimum wage hike for private sector workers has been approved on third and final reading by the Senate, with 20 affirmative votes and no negative votes or abstentions.
Imee: House budget insertions drawn from pensions
MANILA, Philippines — About P10 billion of the P60 billion in last-minute insertions in the 2024 national budget by some members of the House of Representatives were drawn from funds intended for benefits and pensions of government workers and retired military personnel, Sen. Imee Marcos said yesterday.
Mang Inasal awarded for PR excellence by Quill, Anvil awards
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ Grill Expert, Mang Inasal opens 2024 with top recognitions conferred at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards and the 59th Anvil Awards, two of the country’s top award-giving bodies in the field of business communication and public relations.