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Senators seek rank parity for BJMP, BFP with police, military

Manila, April 15 -- Senators are seeking to align the rank classification and compensation of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) with the Philippine ... Read More


Blue Ribbon probe paused as Lacson shifts focus to committee report

Manila, April 15 -- The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee paused its hearings on the flood control issue as chairperson, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson, moves to prioritize the submission and ... Read More


GSIS, SSS contribution relief seen to boost purchasing power

Manila, April 15 -- Suspending or temporarily absorbing contributions to the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and Social Security System (SSS) could help boost the purchasing power of Filipi... Read More


Gov't shifts to recovery plan as fuel prices remain volatile

Manila, April 13 -- The government is shifting from immediate crisis response to a recovery plan as fuel prices remain high and volatile amid the prolonged global oil shock, Department of Economy, Pla... Read More


DOE eyes policy shifts to reduce fuel dependence amid global shocks

Manila, April 13 -- Energy Secretary Sharon Garin on Monday raised the need to reassess existing energy policies to reduce the country's dependence on imported fuel amid ongoing global shocks. Garin ... Read More


BSKE funds may be used for crisis response via 'savings,' says Lacson

Manila, April 13 -- Concerns over the constitutionality of using election funds for crisis response may be addressed through a "savings" mechanism, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said Mon... Read More


DFA pursues safe passage for PH vessels amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Manila, April 13 -- Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions in global shipping have prompted efforts to secure the passage of Philippine vessels through the critical oil route. During... Read More


Linking national ID with 'ayuda' to address rollout gaps - DEPDev

Manila, April 13 -- Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said on Monday that linking fuel subsidy distribution to the National ID system would address ... Read More


PH fuel inventory may extend beyond 64 days amid Mideast crisis

Manila, April 13 -- The country's fuel inventory could extend beyond the current 50-day level to more than two months as additional orders are secured, although long-term supply remains uncertain, the... Read More


GSIS fast-tracks loan refunds, credits within 3 days after approval

Manila, April 10 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is fast-tracking the release of loan refunds under its "Balik Ginhawa" program, with approved applications credited to members within... Read More