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The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said the investigation on the murder of Kidapawan City broadcaster Eduardo Dizon is proceeding with dispatch. This after Al P. Calica, Regional Prosecutor for Region 12 (Soccsksargen), immediately assigned City Prosecutor Mariam April Linsangan of Cotabato City to take charge of the preliminary investigation shortly after the […]
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has announced that the rehabilitation of the world-famous El Nido beach in Palawan will continue, but it would remain open to tourists. Cimatu, however, said the “no swimming” policy will remain in effect in certain areas within Bacuit Bay and Corong-Corong due to high levels of coliform. Citing a recommendation by […]
William Dar will be returning as Acting Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA), a Palace official said. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said Dar will be replacing Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol who will be transferred to the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDa). “Yes,” Medialdea said when asked to confirm Dar’s appointment. “The Office of the President has […]
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez dispelled fears over possible job losses due to the emerging new technologies in various industries. “Technology leads to innovation and new approach in doing things. It won’t always lead to loss of jobs but rather provide opportunities for the industry to increase productivity and introduce new high-paying jobs for […]
In a continuing effort to help the Palawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO) with its rehabilitation work to improve the reliability of its electric services in the province, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) has tapped the assistance of 10 electric cooperatives (ECs). NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong announced the creation of a task force whose main function is […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is open to reviewing the implementation of the visa on arrival policy for foreign visitors amid concerns that the influx of undocumented foreigners might pose security risks to the country. “The Department of Tourism is open to review and reevaluate the issuance of Visa Upon Arrival (VUA) in the country […]
The suspects in the killing of Brigada FM anchor Eduardo Dizon in Kidapawan City have been identified and were charged with murder, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PToFMS) announced. The PTFoMS said murder charges were filed at the City Prosecutor’s Office of Kidapawan City against the suspects, “whose names remain undisclosed in order […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has designated one of its deputy administrators to oversee the management and operations of a struggling electric cooperative in Lanao del Sur. NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong recently issued an office order appointing Atty. Vicar Loureen Lofranco as Project Supervisor for the Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LASURECO), at the […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the local chief city executives of Pasay and Parañaque recently teamed up in clearing the streets in Baclaran of illegal street vendors in compliance to the order of President Rodrigo Duterte to reclaim all public roads being used for private purposes. MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim, MMDA General Manager Jojo […]
Though government is primarily responsible for anti-poverty efforts in the country, the private sector has shown that it can contribute significantly to reduce poverty by providing employment as well as other economic opportunities, said Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles. “The contributions of your industry to job generation demonstrate the potential of the private sector to provide […]