MANILA: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday night rebuked China for its ‘provocative behavior’ at sea, including the enforcement of its domestic laws within the Philippines’ maritime zones, an apparent swipe at Beijing’s new Coast Guard …
Day: June 18, 2024
Bacolod City suspends lending of gov’t vehicles after fatal accident
BACOLOD CITY: Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez suspended the borrowing of city government vehicles by groups traveling to various activities, pending inspection of the condition of the units, to ensure the safety of Bacolodnons.
The mayor issued the or…
Brazil scores 3-1 win over Netherlands in VNL Manila leg
MANILA: Brazil bounced back from a first-set loss to beat The Netherlands at the start of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Men’s Week 3 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Tuesday night.
Darlan Ferreira Souza had 20 attacks, three blocks, and three se…
SSS eyes enhancing new pension scheme
MANILA: The Social Security System (SSS) is planning to enhance the MySSS Pension Booster to allow retirees to avail of the program.
“Actually, we’re trying to introduce dahil mayroon hong mga clamor na kahit pensioner na gusto pa rin kasi nga kaya d…
PCG to probe personnel involved in gun discharge
MANILA: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will investigate one of its enlisted personnel involved in illegal gun discharge.
In a statement, PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armando Balilo said Apprentice Seaman (ASN) Christopher Busilan from Solana, Caga…
DOLE tightens screening for alien work permit applicants
MANILA: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday vowed to tighten its screening of foreigners applying for alien employment permits (AEPs) for them to be able to work in the country.
Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma made the remark…