DepEd urged to prepare for reintroduction of GMRC in curriculum

Neil Arwin Mercado 06/29/2020

MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to start preparations for the prepare for the reintroduction of subjects on good manners and right conduct (GMRC) in schools. Cagayan de Oro City 2nd…

Spare small online sellers, BIR urged

Ben O. de Vera, Julie M. Aurelio, Leila B. Salaverria 06/12/2020

Several senators are questioning the move by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to press owners of online shops to register their businesses during an economic crisis, saying this would burden and not help small entrepreneurs who…

Gov’t urged to conduct ‘effective, more inclusive’ COVID-19 mass tests

Christia Marie Ramos 04/20/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The National People’s Coalition (NPC) strongly urged the country’s COVID-19 inter-agency task force and the Department of Health (DOH) to ensure the immediate conduct of an “effective” and a “more inclusive” COVID-19 mass testing.…

Suspend deployment of nurses overseas amid COVID-19 crisis, DOLE urged

Neil Arwin Mercado 03/30/2020

MANILA, Philippines —  A lawmaker is urging the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to temporarily suspend the deployment of Filipino nurses overseas as the country fights the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Cagayan de Oro City…

S. Korea reports 1st virus death; 2.5M urged to stay home

02/21/2020

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea reported its first death from the new virus on Thursday while the mayor of a southeastern city urged its 2.5 million people to stay inside as infections linked to a…

Establishments in Cebu City urged to put up CCTVs to deter crimes

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor David Tumulak, the executive chairperson of the Sinulog Foundation Incorporated (SFI),  urged establishments  in the city to put up closed-circuit television (CCTV) outside their stores to deter crimes. Tumulak said…

Businesses urged to shift to sustainable practices

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/15/2019

CEBU CITY—Amid growing concern over climate change and the environment, businesses are urged to shift to sustainable practices as a way of doing business. Entrepreneurs shared how the adopted sustainable practices in their businesses during the Transforming…

Lot buyers urged: Use LRA verification system to check land title’s authenticity

Irene R. Sino Cruz 10/03/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Avoid being a victim of land scams by using the title verification system of the Land Registration Authority (LRA). LRA Administrator Renato Bermejo made this statement during a recent press briefing. “Don’t buy…

Filipino Homes CEO to start drive to push PRC to implement RESA Law

PR 07/06/2019

The Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) is called to be proactive in policing the existence of non-licensed sellers especially non-Filipinos. Filipino Homes founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Anthony Gerard O. Leuterio in a statement said that his…

Schools urged: Step up info drive on bullying

Inquirer.net 12/22/2018

MANILA, Philippines — As the issue on bullying heats up in the wake of the Ateneo Junior High School (AJHS) incident, Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has called on schools to carry out an intensified information drive…

Firms urged to prepare to take in Gen Z workers

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/10/2018

Younger workers are expected to become a big chunk of the workforce in the next few years. Companies would have to exert effort to make sure that these younger workers would be able to blend harmoniously with…

US urged to clarify scope of Mutual Defense Treaty in sea dispute

Inquirer.net 12/09/2018

MANILA, Philippines — The United States should clarify how its Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with the Philippines applies to the situation in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). For Gregory Poling, director of the Washington-based Asia…

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