DOLE chief Bello pushes for 13th month pay deferment
Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello III is still pushing for 13th month pay deferment, insisting that under the law, companies that are in “distress” maybe be exempted …
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SSS: Self-employed members may now register to compensation program
The Social Security System (SSS) on Tuesday announced that its self-employed members could now register to the employees’ compensation (EC) program. SSS president and CEO Aurora Ignacio signed a joint …
Immigration to enhance online appointment system
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente said it would improve the agency’s online appointment system amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “The management recognizes concerns about the limited availability of schedules …
Water shortage possible in Metro Manila; Angat Dam’s water level still below normal
Residents of Metro of Manila could still experience water shortage in the future, although La Mesa Dam’s current water level is nearing to overflow, an official from the Philippine Atmospheric, …
Ofel makes second landfall in Sorsogon
Tropical Depression Ofel accelerates and crosses the southern portion of Sorsogon, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) severe weather bulletin. At 7:00 AM today, the center …
Davao City implements longer curfew hours, liquor ban
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte extended the curfew hours in the city from the previous 9 pm to 5 am to 7 pm to 5 am starting Thursday, October 15, …
Bulk of PCOO budget allocated to salaries
Senators criticized Tuesday the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) for designating the bulk of its proposed P1.59-billion budget to salaries of its officials and personnel. During the Senate deliberations on …
AFP chief: Facebook unfair for taking down pages linked to police, military
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Gilbert Gapay said Tuesday that social media giant Facebook was “unfair” for taking down accounts and pages linked to the police and …
PCOO denies red-tagging allegations
On Tuesday, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar denied red-tagging allegations against the agency. Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III asked Andanar why PCOO has issues on red-tagging at …
AFP chief: Situation in South China Sea still volatile
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Gilbert Gapay said Tuesday that the disputed South China Sea’s general situation remained “volatile and uncertain.” Gapay explained during an online forum of …
Malampaya gas field reserves will last beyond 2024 – DOE chief
The Malampaya gas field would last beyond 2024, Department of Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said Tuesday. “There will still be reserves beyond 2024… It will continue to supply gas beyond …
Cayetano issues statement after resigning as Speaker
Former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano issued a statement, thanking President Rodrigo Duterte, his colleagues, and the people for trusting him. Cayetano resigned through a Facebook live video just a …
It’s official: Lord Allan Jay Velasco is the new House Speaker
A total of 186 lawmakers voted Tuesday to ratify the election of Lord Allan Jay Velasco as the new House Speaker during the plenary proceedings. Velasco and his allies held …
Manila receives Good Financial Housekeeping Award after 10 years
Manila City Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso announced that the local government—after ten years—has finally passed and received its first-ever Good Financial Housekeeping recognition from the Department of the Interior …
Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano files irrevocable resignation
House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano files irrevocable resignation through a Facebook live video on Tuesday, October 13. On September 30, Cayetano also resigned but his motion was rejected by his …
Duterte to meet with Velasco, Cayetano in Malacañang today
President Rodrigo Duterte will meet with rival “House Speakers” Representatives Alan Peter Cayetano and Lord Allan Velasco on Tuesday in Malacañang. The meeting is ahead of the Congress’s special session …
Commuters complain of overcharged, lost Beep card loads
Several commuters at the EDSA Busway complained of losing Beep card loads and being overcharged. Mark Salazar reported on “24 Oras” on Monday that one of the commuters complained that …
Palace: Pandemic is about to end
Malacañang said Monday that the COVID-19 pandemic could be over soon after vaccine developers expressed interest in facilitating clinical trials in the country. “Good news: it seems that the pandemic …
Mayors consider easing curfew in Metro Manila
Mayors in Metro Manila are looking at easing the curfew hours in the National Capital Region (NCR) to facilitate longer business hours amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Raffy Tima reported on …
Palace: 13th month pay cannot be deferred
Malacañang said Monday that companies could not defer the release of 13th month pay of workers unless the law is amended. Last week, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) …
Father of Alex Eala denies receiving financial help from PSC
The father of Alex Eala refuted the claims of the Philippine Sports Commission that it had given Filipina rising tennis star financial support. On its official Facebook page, the PSC …
Velasco may offer Cayetano deputy speaker post
“Speaker,” Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco said he is open to offering a deputy speaker position to Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano. Velasco, who was “elected” by his allies in a …
P10.8M worth of smuggled cigarettes seized in Zamboanga
The Bureau of Customs-Port of Zamboanga seized around P10.8 million worth of smuggled cigarettes off Zamboanga del Sur’s coast on Friday. Customs said Monday that through a maritime patrol off …
Law is law: DILG wants beggars on streets apprehended
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has urged the police, barangay personnel, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) government to take action on increasing beggars …
Villar to DA: Allocate more cash aid for farmers, fisherfolk
Senator Cynthia Villar asked Monday the Department of Agriculture (DA) to revisit their proposed projects for the P24 billion budget under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan …
Filipina nurse receives British Empire Medal in UK
A Filipina nurse has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her exemplary work in serving patients and supporting her colleagues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Minnie Klepacz from the Royal …