MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced the suspension of all permits to carry firearms outside of residence (PTCFOR) in the National Capital Region (NCR) starting this weekend, as part of security measures for President Ferdinand R. Ma…
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DSWD kicks off anti-hunger drive in Leyte town
PALO: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed on Thursday electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to 152 beneficiaries here as part of an initiative to fight involuntary hunger among low-income households.
Eduardo Punay, D…
Death toll from heavy monsoon rains in Mindanao climbs to 7
MANILA: The death toll from the effects of heavy monsoon rains battering a large part of Mindanao has increased to seven, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has said.
In its latest situation update Wednesday afternoo…
DBM okays creation of 178 new public attorney posts
MANILA: The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the creation of 178 new Public Attorney (PA) positions across the country to improve access to justice and the delivery of legal services to the people.
Some 56 PA II and 122 PA I pos…
Comelec execs unfazed by quit calls over bribery claims
MANILA: Top officials of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said they will not resign or take a leave over allegations of local and foreign bank accounts supposedly owned by an official.
In a press conference at the Comelec main office in Intramur…
BI to deport S. Korean wanted for telecom fraud
MANILA: A South Korean fugitive wanted in his homeland for telecommunications fraud is now awaiting deportation, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Thursday.
In a news release, Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said Lee Seul Ki, 37, was arre…