MANILA: The camp of former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. is expected to exhaust the 30-day period to appeal the decision of Timor-Leste’s court approving the Philippine government’s request for his extradition, the Department of Justice (DOJ)…
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DOJ: Almost 12K PDLs freed, jail congestion rate down to 239%
MANILA: The release of nearly 12,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) resulted in a significant decrease in the congestion rate of the country’s prison facilities, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday.
This is a result of the Marcos admini…
BI launches online special study permit application
MANILA: Foreign students who are looking to study in the country can now apply for a special study permit (SSP) online.
In a news release Thursday, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that it has launched the online application for SSP.
Immigra…
DOLE: EODB, strong ties with private sector to ‘future proof’ PH jobs
MANILA: Strengthening linkages with the private sector and ensuring the ease of doing business (EODB) are the key steps in “future-proofing” the country’s job market against modern challenges, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said Thursday.
During…
2 Cebuano priests appointed to Vatican posts
MANILA: Pope Francis has appointed two Cebuano priests to different offices in the Vatican.
In a radio interview Thursday, Archdiocese of Cebu spokesperson Msgr. Joseph Tan said Msgr. Jan Thomas Limchua was appointed as Counselor of the Apostolic Nun…
Bohol eyed as new skilled workers’ hub in Central Visayas
CEBU CITY: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is eyeing Bohol as the next skilled workers’ hub in Central Visayas with the upskilling and reskilling initiatives through the Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act.
Lilia Estillore, regional director of D…