DBM: Mid-year bonus included in gov’t workers’ pay hike

Zacarian Sarao 08/12/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The mid-year bonus of government workers will be included in the first tranche of their salary increase to be released this year. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandman made the statement on Monday after announcing that…

PH gov’t climbs to 49th in global anti-red tape ranking – Arta

Zacarian Sarao 07/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The government rose three points to 49th place in a global anti-red tape ranking for 2024, according to a statement by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (Arta) on Monday. “The Philippines proudly climbs three spots…

Sara cries ‘political harassment’ after pull out of PNP security detail

Zacarian Sarao 07/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte called the removal of her 75 police security as a “clear case of political harassment.” In a four-page open letter posted on her official Facebook page, Duterte slammed Philippine National…

Sara Duterte: PNP pulls out 75 cops assigned for my security

Zacarian Sarao 07/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday confirmed that the Philippine National Police (PNP) pulled out all 75 members of her security group. “I confirm that on 22 July 2024, an Order was issued by…

RTVM to direct Bongbong’s 3rd Sona – Palace

Zacarian Sarao 07/15/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s third State of the nation address (Sona) will be directed by the Radio Television Malacañang (RTVM), said the Palace on Monday. “RTVM just like last year,” Press Secretary Cheloy Garafil…

P35 wage hike for Metro Manila private sector workers approved

Zacarian Sarao 07/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A P35 daily wage hike was approved for private sector workers in Metro Manila by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB). The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said the RTWPB’s order…

Marcos: Keep RoRe missions to Ayungin confidential

Zacarian Sarao 06/25/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered that the military rotation and resupply (RoRe) mission schedules for troops stationed at Ayungin Shoal be kept confidential. Marcos’ decision came after the National Maritime Council recommended last week…

VP Sara: Compassion for students, teachers reason for resignation

Zacarian Sarao 06/19/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte said she resigned from her post as secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) not because of “weakness” but due to her “true compassion” for teachers and students. Duterte made…

Marcos to Filipinos on Eid’l Adha: Grow in wisdom and fortitude

Zacarian Sarao 06/17/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to “grow in wisdom and fortitude” as the nation celebrates Eid’l Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice. In joining Filipino Muslims in the observance of Eid’l Adha, Marcos…

‘Dangerous’ heat indices expected in 28 areas on May 28

Zacarian Sarao 05/27/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Even amid the presence of Typhoon Aghon, 28 areas are still forecast to reach “dangerous” level peak heat indices of above 42ºC (degrees Celsius), said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).…

Typhoon Aghon intensifies slightly: Signal No. 2 raised in 3 Luzon areas

Zacarian Sarao 05/27/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Aghon (international name: Ewiniar) slightly intensified on Monday morning as it moved over the Philippine Sea and away from the country. According to the latest advisory from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical…

Red alert raised for Luzon, Visayas grids on Thursday

Zacarian Sarao 05/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Luzon and Visayas power grids will be on red alert Thursday afternoon and evening, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced. The Luzon grid will be on red alert from 1 p.m.…

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