Luzon-wide quarantine extended until April 30

Krissy Aguilar 04/07/2020

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the extension of the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine until April 30, the interagency task force on COVID-19 announced on Tuesday. “Yung enhanced community quarantine is until April 30, 11:59…

Deadline for SSS contribution extended until June 1

Krissy Aguilar 03/30/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The deadline of contributions for February, March and April is extended until June 1, 2020, the Social Security System (SSS) said Monday. SSS president Aurora Ignacio said members can pay for their contributions without…

COVID-19 prompts another BIR extension: VAT refund claims until April 30

Ben O. de Vera 03/19/2020

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has also extended the deadline to apply for value-added tax (VAT) refunds as the ongoing community quarantine of the entire island of Luzon keeps people immobilized at home in the hope…

NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus

03/12/2020

MIAMI  — The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice” after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league’s owners were leaning…

Deployment ban stays until Kuwait ‍honors 2018 labor agreement

Julie M. Aurelio, Tina G. Santos 01/17/2020

The total deployment ban of workers to Kuwait will remain in effect “until we get justice for Ms [Jeanelyn] Villavende and a consensus on the standard employment contract,” Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said in a press…

DOH extends polio campaign until April

Renzo Acosta 01/07/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) announced Monday the extension of its Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio (SPKP) campaign in Mindanao and Metro Manila until April this year. In a statement, the DOH said the reason…

DFA’s passport on wheels extended until April 6

PR 03/07/2019

Here’s one great news to all those renewing and applying for Philippine passport. The Department of Foreign Affairs announces the extension of its Passport on Wheels (POW) in SM Seaside City Cebu until April 6, 2019. New…

Comelec mulls extending voting period until 7 p.m. for 2019 polls

Inquirer.net 11/27/2018

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said it is considering lengthening the voting period in the 2019 elections from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to address the limited available voting counting machines (VCMs). During a joint…

Solon seeks extension of martial law in Mindanao until June 2019

Inquirer.net 11/19/2018

A LAWMAKER has sought another extension of martial law in Mindanao, this time until June 30, 2019. Iligan Rep. Frederick Siao filed House Resolution No. 2302 on November 14, citing “initial reports of terrorist plots and the…

Garcia Cup registration until today

Mars Alison 07/24/2018

TEAMS have until today to register for the 2nd Mayor Marlon Garcia Cup, a 7-a-side football festival, which will be held in the southwestern Cebu town of Barili this weekend. The football festival is held in line…

Nothing’s final until contract is signed, says ALA’s Aldeguer

Glendale G. Rosal 05/12/2018

NOTHING’S final yet with the all-Filipino world-title showdown pitting three-division world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes and Aston “Mighty” Palicte. While there were online reports saying the fight will be held at the Cebu Coliseum on August 18,…

Tourism dep’t extends ‘Bring Home a Friend’ drive until October

Inquirer.net 04/18/2018

THE Department of Tourism (DOT) extended the “Bring Home a Friend” (BHAF) campaign until October 31, 2018, after overwhelming requests from the public. DOT Secretary Wanda Teo said that the campaign was extended by DOT and its…

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