PH investment grade affirmed, but gov’t warned of overheating economy

Inquirer.net 07/18/2018

INTERNATIONAL credit watcher Fitch Ratings on Wednesday affirmed the Philippines’ creditworthiness at two notches above the minimum investment grade, saying the country continues to enjoy a favorable economic outlook and low government debt levels. At the same…

Gov’t to limit Boracay tourists, infra — DILG

Inquirer.net 07/13/2018

THE government is planning to limit the number of tourists and infrastructure in Boracay to cope with the environmental needs of the island, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Epimaco Densing lll said on Friday.…

Hardware failure downs more than 100 PH gov’t websites — DICT

Inquirer.net 07/03/2018

MORE than 100 government websites were down on Tuesday due to a server hardware failure. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) confirmed to INQUIRER.net that an estimated 100 websites were affected when a six-year-old server…

Gullas to undergo drug test, urges other gov’t employees to do the same

John Michael Aroa 06/25/2018

  If only to make sure that all government officials and employees in Talisay City are not using illegal drugs, Mayor Eduardo Gullas on Monday said he will undergo a drug test. He said he’s also planning…

Carcar mayor denies using govt vehicle as family car

John Michael Aroa 06/16/2018

CarCar City Mayor Nicepuro Apura today denied that he has been using his government-issued vehicle to service members of his family. The mayor issued this clarification after a photo posted on social media showed him, his wife, Carcar…

Lapu gov’t holds festive celebration

Norman V. Mendoza 06/12/2018

WHAT they had was a festive celebration of the country’s 120th Independence Day. Manila-based actor Alden Richards led the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and the Lapu-Lapu City Hymn. Dances representing different cultural groups in Luzon,…

Gov’t urged: Provide programs for rescued cyberporn victims

Jessa Mae O. Sotto and Benjie B. Talisic 06/10/2018

THE government is encouraged to provide programs for children rescued from cyberpornography operations. Lawyer Noemi Truya-Abarientos, litigation and advocacy coordinator of the Children’s Legal Bureau (CLB), made this call amid the latest arrest of a pregnant woman…

Gordon urges gov’t to protest harassment of PH fishermen

Inquirer.net 06/10/2018

Senator Richard Gordon on Sunday condemned China’s harassment of Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea, saying this behavior is making it difficult for the Philippines to be friends with Beijing. Gordon prodded the Duterte administration to…

Unable to sail due to bad weather, Talisay fishermen seek help from city gov’t

John Michael Aroa 06/09/2018

Due to bad weather, at least 1,000 fishermen in Talisay City were not able to sail and sell fish. However, the Talisay City Government is preparing to provide assistance to the affected fishermen through the “food for…

Unity, alignment of support of port, gov’t projects sought

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 06/06/2018

P8.8B KOREAN LOAN FOR CONSOLACION PROJECT There should be unity and alignment of all stakeholders in supporting priority projects of the government. Glenn Soco, Regional Development Council in Central Visayas infrastructure development committee head, made this call…

Grab PH open to talk with gov’t on policies, fare issues

Inquirer.net 06/05/2018

AMID criticisms against Grab Philippines, an official of the ride-hailing company said they are open to dialogue with concerned government agencies and even lawmakers, including Rep. Jericho Nograles. “Our doors are also open for dialogue to LTFRB…

Agencies urged to release gov’t subsidies to poor families

Inquirer.net 06/04/2018

SENATOR Grace Poe on Monday said she would request concerned government agencies to immediately release the guidelines needed to provide subsidies to poor families and low-wage earners. Poe, who chairs the Senate committee on public services, said…

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