Author: Juan Santos
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Court of Appeals Upholds NLRC Decision Against Construction Firm in Worker’s Dismissal Case
The Court of Appeals in Manila has rejected an appeal from S.C. Megaworld Construction and Development Corp., upholding a ruling by the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) in a case concerning the termination of a worker during the Covid-19 crisis. The decision, penned by Associate Justice Pablito Perez of the CA’s 13th division on December…
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Apollo Quiboloy’s Senatorial Run Survives Disqualification Attempt by Comelec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has thrown out a disqualification case against Apollo Quiboloy, a religious leader accused of child abuse, allowing him to continue his campaign for a Senate seat in the upcoming May 2025 midterm elections. The decision, detailed in a 14-page document released on December 18, was made by the Comelec First…
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CIDG Busts Major Arms Cache in Rizal, Arrests Suspect
In a significant operation in Rizal province, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) successfully seized a large collection of high-powered firearms and apprehended a 54-year-old man known as ‘Bong’. The operation took place in Barangay Mayamot, Antipolo City, following a search warrant issued by a Lucena City court on December 17, targeting the suspect…
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President Marcos Jr. and Family to Celebrate Christmas at Malacañan Palace
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his family will celebrate the Christmas holiday at Malacañan Palace in Manila, as confirmed by Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez of the Presidential Communications Office. Chavez mentioned that the family’s plan is to stay in Manila for the festive season, marking their third Christmas celebration at the presidential residence. During…
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Philippine Army Captures NPA Leader and Seizes Hideout in Northern Negros
In a significant operation in Barangay Bandila, Toboso, Negros Occidental, the Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (79IB) successfully raided a hideout and apprehended a prominent figure from the dismantled New People’s Army-North Negros Front (NPA-NNF). The operation, which took place over the weekend, led to the arrest of a woman known as alias ‘Pinky,’ who…
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Budget Secretary Urges Government Employees to Champion Integrity
On the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman called on government employees to set a standard of integrity and lead by example. She emphasized the importance of this day as a reminder for all Filipinos to actively participate in the fight against corruption and to uphold values of transparency and accountability. Secretary…
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DHSUD Warns Public of Scammers Exploiting 4PH Housing Program
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has once again cautioned the public about fraudulent schemes linked to the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) Program. These scams involve individuals and groups soliciting money from unsuspecting victims, particularly targeting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar emphasized that the department…
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CHED Chair J. Prospero De Vera III Honored with TOFIL Award for Educational Excellence
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE. J. Prospero De Vera III, the Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), was recently honored with The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) Award on December 5, 2024. This prestigious accolade recognizes Filipinos who have made significant contributions to their fields, positively impacting the nation. (Image provided by CHED Philippines) MANILA – J. Prospero…
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Negros Occidental Expands Health Benefits to Include Casual and Permanent Staff
In a significant move to enhance employee welfare, the provincial government of Negros Occidental has broadened the scope of its health program to now include nearly 3,000 casual and permanent employees. This decision was announced by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson through an executive order, marking a pivotal shift in the province’s approach to employee health…
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