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Month: September 2024

DOLE ‘finalizing’ job fair for POGO workers

MANILA: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is finalizing the job fair that would help Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) workers that would be affected by the closure of these establishments.

‘It’s still being firmed up and finaliz…

Less than P1/liter oil price hike set Sept. 3

MANILA: Motorists and consumers are in for higher oil prices starting Sept. 3.

In separate advisories, Cleanfuel, Caltex, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil, and Shell said they will increase prices of gasoline by PHP0.50 per liter and PHP0.30 per liter for k…

Manila archdiocese designates 24 ‘Jubilee Churches’

MANILA: The Archdiocese of Manila has designated 24 churches as “Jubilee Churches” in connection with the celebration of ‘Ordinary Jubilee of the Year 2025″ declared by Pope Francis.

According to Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula, these churc…

Iloilo City suspends afternoon classes due to inclement weather

The city government here suspended Monday’s afternoon classes in all levels of private and public schools due to inclement weather.

The Iloilo City Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in its monitoring report to Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, said the city c…

2 nabbed for cops’ killing over Tagaytay ‘land dispute’

MANILA: Two suspects are facing double murder charges following a shootout that resulted in the deaths of two police officers and a lawyer on Sunday in Tagaytay City.

In a press briefing at Camp Crame, Quezon City on Monday, Philippine National Polic…

LandBank offers enhanced loans, cash support for emergencies

MANILA: State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) expanded its loan packages for businesses and individuals affected by calamities and natural disasters to help facilitate and fast-track rebuilding efforts.

In a statement Monday, LandBank sai…