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THE Commission on Audit has denied a petition from former Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHILSOC) president Jose Cojuangco Jr. and three other officials seeking relief from liability over the P27.22 million disallowed fund transfers from the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) in relation to the 2005 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games).
FOLLOWING the wage order issued in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) – Region IV-A is expected to increase the minimum wage rate in Calabarzon by next month.
MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines has signed an agreement with the Armed Forces of the Philippines that sets the stage for both parties to collaborate on "strategic studies" — an initiative that University President Angelo Jimenez said falls squarely within the state university's public service mission.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. expressed gratitude to the Congressional Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization (COCAFM) for backing the proposed extension of the Rice Tariffication Law, particularly an amendment to triple funding to enhance the competitiveness of rice farmers.
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) would need around P2.6 billion to P2.7 billion yearly to cover the P350 per month additional benefits for Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4PS) households with pregnant or lactating mothers or children aged zero to two years old.
THE Cordillera People’s Alliance (CPA) yesterday asked the Supreme Court to lift the freeze order issued by the Anti-Money Laundering Council on its assets and bank accounts.
MANILA, Philippines — Senators expressed belief that there is strong evidence against two GMA Network independent contractors in connection with the alleged abuse of actor Sandro Muhlach.
MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals (CA) has denied a petition for protective writs filed by environmental activists Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano, who claimed they were seized by military men in Bataan last year.