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PH advances global labor protection for OFWs

Manila, Feb. 27 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening global labor protections for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), particularly domestic workers. ... Read More


Comelec delays implementation of rules on poll surveys

Manila, Feb. 27 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has delayed the implementation of the rules regulating poll surveys for the May 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE). Commissioner Rey Bula... Read More


CHED: Over 1K HEI leaders granted int'l upskilling, scholarship

Manila, Feb. 27 -- To further advance internationalization in higher education institutions (HEI), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said over 1,000 HEI leaders were granted upskilling, reskil... Read More


Suspension of TIN requirement for coop tax exemption pushed in Senate

Manila, Feb. 27 -- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is calling for the suspension and review of a Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) rule requiring all cooperative members to obtain taxpayer identification nu... Read More


BI deports 98 Chinese POGO workers

Philippines, Feb. 26 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has deported 98 Chinese nationals caught working in illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) companies. In a statement Wednesday, BI C... Read More


DBM issues rules on use of LGUs' support fund for BDP

Philippines, Feb. 26 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has issued the guidelines on the release and utilization of the PHP1.95 billion earmarked for the Local Government Support Fund-Su... Read More


PPA: New system to elevate port operations to int'l standards

Philippines, Feb. 26 -- The Philippine Ports Authority's (PPA) new Integrated Management System (IMS) is seen to enhance port operations nationwide by ensuring compliance with international standards,... Read More


SC consults PDLs in ongoing review of criminal procedure rules

Philippines, Feb. 26 -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday said it has received inputs from persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) on the ongoing review of the rules of criminal procedure. In a news rel... Read More


DA: MSRP on 5% broken imported rice set at P49 starting March 1

Philippines, Feb. 26 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday announced the lowering of the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of 5 percent broken imported rice to PHP49/kg. starting Marc... Read More


2 Chinese nabbed for illegal practice of medicine

Philippines, Feb. 26 -- Two Chinese nationals were arrested for the illegal practice of medicine in Paranaque City, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said on Wednesday. In a state... Read More