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DOLE simplifies alien employment permit application

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is simplifying the Alien Employment Permit (AEP) application process and streamlining frontline services. Department Order No. 248-C, ... Read More


BIR eyes inclusion of small taxpayers in tax abatement program

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is eyeing expansion of its abatement program to include small taxpayers. "At present, the program covers micro taxpayers with annual gross sale... Read More


PNP taps AMLC in Laos drug shipment probe

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has been included in the ongoing financial investigation in connection with the possible money flow from the illegal drug shipment intercept... Read More


Election, campaign periods in Batanes special poll start Thursday

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reminded the people of Batanes that election and campaign periods in connection with the Nov. 28 special poll will start on Thursday. In a soc... Read More


OTS on heightened alert for Undas travel surge

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) is on heightened alert to ensure passenger safety amid the expected surge in travelers during the observance of Undas, Administrator Gil... Read More


Collab with water service providers in place vs El Nino - DepEd chief

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday assured coordination with water service providers to sustain sufficient supply of water in schools despite the expected "very strong... Read More


DA urges OFWs in Singapore to venture into agribusiness in PH

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) is encouraging overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Singapore to invest in agriculture and explore agribusiness opportunities in the Philippines. ... Read More


PH, Japan defense chiefs nix use of force to change status quo in Indo-Pacific

Manila, Oct. 29 -- Ranking defense officials of the Philippines and Japan on Wednesday expressed their opposition to any attempts that would change the status quo in the East China Sea and South China... Read More


DEPDev seeks strengthened int'l trade, cooperation amid global uncertainty

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) on Wednesday strengthened international trade and cooperation in the face of rising global uncertainty. This comes as ... Read More


First Gen exec pushes for greater stakeholders' coordination for RE shift

Manila, Oct. 29 -- How power consumers experience the country's transition to renewable energy (RE) is the best way to gauge success, not just hitting the target. This was stressed by First Gen Corpo... Read More