Category: National
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New DMW Guidelines Aim to Safeguard Filipino Workers Abroad
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has rolled out new guidelines to bolster the safety of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), focusing on those in high-risk jobs. These guidelines are part of a whitelisting policy that restricts the deployment of workers to only those recruitment agencies that have demonstrated a solid performance history. During a recent…
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DENR and SM Prime Holdings Collaborate on Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring in Quezon City
POLLUTION CONTROL. A smoggy view of Metro Manila’s skyline in an undated photo. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and SM Prime Holdings Inc. have announced a partnership to install a real-time air quality monitoring station in Quezon City, as revealed on December 5, 2024. (Photo by Yancy Lim/PNA) MANILA – In a…
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Agricultural Commodity Prices and Supply Expected to Remain Stable in December
Stable Supply and Prices. Shoppers at the Quinta Market in Quiapo, Manila, were seen purchasing fresh produce on December 4, 2024. The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on December 5 that they anticipate a continued stabilization of agricultural commodity prices throughout December, thanks to a consistent supply. MANILA – Despite a slight uptick in food…
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Agriculture Department Urges Soil Rejuvenation to Enhance Farm Output
SOIL REVITALIZATION. At the Department of Agriculture’s central office in Quezon City, Undersecretary Roger Navarro spoke at the World Soil Day event on December 5, 2024, emphasizing the critical need for soil rejuvenation to increase agricultural productivity. He advocated for the Regenerative and Balanced Fertilization Program to improve soil health across the nation. (Photo by…
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GSIS Allocates PHP514 Million in Emergency Loans for Typhoon-Affected Luzon Residents
MANILA – The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has set aside PHP514 million to provide emergency loans to 23,469 members and pensioners impacted by recent typhoons in Luzon. The initiative targets individuals in the calamity-stricken areas of Quirino, Apayao, Aurora, Santiago City, and Cabagan, Isabela, which suffered from typhoons Nika (Toraji), Marce (Yinxing), Ofel (Usagi),…
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Senate Investigates Revenue Loss from Fake Disability IDs
REVENUE INVESTIGATION. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian led a public hearing at the Senate in Pasay City on December 5, 2024, to tackle the issue of fake Person with Disability (PWD) identification cards and their negative impact on government finances. Gatchalian highlighted that the misuse of these IDs leads to significant tax losses, unfair price hikes, and…
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NAIA Bolsters Security with 100 Additional Screening Officers for Holiday Rush
As the holiday season approaches, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is set to enhance its security measures. The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) has announced the deployment of an additional 100 screening officers to manage the expected increase in passenger traffic. Currently, the Philippines has 2,178 screening officers nationwide, with 1,032 dedicated to NAIA,…
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Stable Work Environment for Filipinos in South Korea Amid Political Unrest
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has reassured that the work situation for Filipino workers in South Korea remains stable and unaffected by recent political developments. In a statement from Mandaluyong City, DMW Undersecretary Felicitas Bay emphasized that there are no travel restrictions between the Philippines and South Korea, and Filipino workers are continuing their…
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