Comelec calls off special elections to replace Teves
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections on Wednesday canceled the December 9 special elections for the replacement of expelled congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr.
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Amid war, 46 Filipinos set to cross into Egypt
MANILA, Philippines — After several delays in the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, 46 Filipinos were set to cross into Egypt yesterday, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
PBBM admin spells out priorities in case Israel-Hamas war escalates – Presidential Communications Office
The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will prioritize the safety and well-being of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as well as conserving energy in case the Israel-Hamas war escalates, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon said on Tuesday.
Press Release - Bong Go cites need to fast-track OFW repatriation amid escalating violence in Gaza and implement necessary reintegration strategies
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has called for immediate government action to secure the safety of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) caught in the Gaza crossfire. He also urged the government to expedite the repatriation of Filipinos at risk in the region emphasizing the importance of swift and decisive action.
Hefty fines for EDSA bus lane violators start November 13
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will impose stiffer fines on motorists who are not authorized to use the EDSA Carousel exclusive for buses.
EU, Japan, UK, German envoys condemn killing of broadcaster
MANILA, Philippines — The ambassadors of the European Union, Japan, United Kingdom and Germany condemned the killing of radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon as he was hosting a news commentary program over 94.7 Calamba Gold FM in Misamis Occidental on Sunday morning.
Expedite repatriation of OFWs in Gaza – Go
SEN. Christopher «Bong» Go urged the government to expedite the repatriation of Filipinos in Gaza.
MMDA to impose higher fines on EDSA bus lane violators
MANILA, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will impose higher fines on those who will illegally use the exclusive city bus lane along EDSA effective next Monday, November 13.