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Month: July 2024

DOJ: Cruise visa waiver will be key factor in boosting tourism

MANILA: The Department of Justice (DOJ) is optimistic that the simplified visa processing for cruise visitors crafted by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) will boost tourism in the country.

In a statement Friday, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla …

GSIS commits to ensuring affordable housing for gov’t workers

MANILA: The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has expressed commitment to improving housing for government workers, as it ensures that affordable housing programs are available to public servants.

In an interview over PTV’s Pre-SONA Special,…

BuCor releases 784 inmates in 1st half of July

MANILA: Some 784 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) have been released between June 11 and July 18 by the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) as its culminating activity for the celebration of the Nelson Mandela International Day.

In a statement Friday, Bu…

Man yields P6.9-M marijuana in QC buy-bust

MANILA: Operatives of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized nearly PHP7 million worth of marijuana in a buy-bust operation in Quezon City on Thursday night.

In a report sent to the Phil…

NCRPO goes full alert Sunday for 2024 SONA

MANILA: The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will be placed under full alert status starting Sunday as part of security measures for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA).

The full alert means the h…