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PH deploying team to aid in Myanmar quake response

Manila, March 31 -- The Philippines is deploying an emergency team to help in the ongoing disaster response efforts in Myanmar following a devastating earthquake three days ago. Palace Press Officer ... Read More


Palace: Gov't won't abandon jailed pro-Duterte OFWs in Qatar

Manila, March 31 -- The government has vowed to continue providing assistance to 17 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) detained in Qatar for participating in an unauthorized rally supporting former Pres... Read More


OCD adopts 2-pronged approach to beef up quake preps

Manila, March 31 -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Monday said it would adopt a two-pronged approach to further beef up preparations for earthquakes, in the wake of the magnitude 7.7 tremor that... Read More


Filipinos told to follow legal process in seeking work abroad

Manila, March 31 -- The government on Monday reminded Filipinos seeking overseas employment to go through only the legal and proper channels to ensure their safety. This follows the successful repatr... Read More


BuCor releases 1,058 PDLs in March

Manila, March 31 -- The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has released a total of 1,058 qualified persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from March 1 -31, bringing to 20,629 the number of PDLs released under ... Read More


Palace cites contractual obligations in looming LRT-1 fare hike

Manila, March 31 -- Malacanang on Monday said it may not be possible to suspend the scheduled fare hike for the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) as the government is obligated to honor its contract w... Read More


Gov't upbeat on rising biz confidence for Q2 2025

Manila, March 31 -- Malacanang expressed optimism on Monday about the Philippine business confidence outlook for the second quarter of 2025, following a report from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BS... Read More


DA chief opts for slight, gradual hike on imported rice tariffs

Manila, March 31 -- Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday said he is more likely to recommend a slight and gradual hike in the tariff on imported rice in the next... Read More


Ensure integrity of buildings, Palace tells LGUs after Myanmar quake

Manila, March 31 -- Following the deadly earthquake in Myanmar, Malacanang called on local government units (LGUs) to ensure the safety and integrity of buildings in their localities. In a press brie... Read More


BI seeks law penalizing Filipinos illegally departing PH

Manila, March 31 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) will ask lawmakers to study the imposition of penalties against Filipinos who depart the country illegally. "The country has no specific law penaliz... Read More