Tag: Philippine Government
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Malacañang to Allow Legal Proceedings to Proceed Against Vice President Sara Duterte
In a statement released on Thursday, Malacañang announced its decision to allow the legal system to handle the charges of grave threats and inciting to sedition filed against Vice President Sara Duterte. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin emphasized that the Palace would not interfere with the ongoing criminal investigation. Bersamin, speaking to the press, confirmed the…
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Senator Gatchalian Advocates for Robust Support System for OFWs Returning from Lebanon
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called on the Philippine government to ensure a comprehensive support system for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returning from Lebanon. In a statement released on Wednesday, Gatchalian highlighted the necessity of providing safety, reintegration, and livelihood opportunities to these workers to facilitate their smooth transition back into society. Gatchalian emphasized that the…
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Philippine Government to Bring More OFWs Home from Lebanon
The Philippine government is preparing to repatriate additional overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families from Lebanon, as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East. Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac announced on Monday that this move follows directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The DMW is working closely with…
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Philippine Government to Enhance Public Financial Management Through Digitalization and Transparency
In a significant move towards improving governance, the Philippine government has announced plans to institutionalize the digitalization, monitoring, and evaluation of Public Financial Management (PFM) processes. This initiative, aimed at enhancing budget transparency, was revealed by Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman during a press conference at the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia and the Pacific…
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New PhilHealth Chief Dr. Edwin Mercado Commits to Overhaul and Digitize Operations
Dr. Edwin Mercado, recently appointed as the president and CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), has promised to tackle the organization’s deep-rooted problems, which he metaphorically described as ‘illnesses’ requiring immediate attention. After taking his oath in front of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Mercado outlined his strategy to reform PhilHealth during a…
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New PhilHealth Chief Dr. Edwin Mercado Promises to Heal Agency’s Woes Through Digital Transformation
Dr. Edwin Mercado, recently appointed as the president and CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), has committed to tackling the organization’s deep-rooted problems, which he metaphorically described as ‘illnesses’ requiring immediate attention. During his oath-taking ceremony in front of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Mercado outlined his ambition to overhaul PhilHealth’s operational processes.…
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DSWD Donates P4.4 Million Multipurpose Facility to Mawab, Davao de Oro
In a significant boost to community infrastructure, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Davao Region (DSWD-11) has presented a new multipurpose building valued at PHP4.4 million to the town of Mawab in Davao de Oro. Regional Director Merlinda Paragamac highlighted that the facility, funded through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated…
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President Marcos Appoints Election Lawyer to Key Role in Philippine Information Agency
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has made a strategic appointment by naming lawyer Allan Vincent Lorenzo as the Deputy Director General of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA). Lorenzo, who played a significant role in Marcos’s legal team during the 2022 presidential elections, brings a wealth of experience to the PIA, which operates under the Presidential…
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DMW and Recruitment Agencies Collaborate to Enhance OFW Safety in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
On January 24, 2025, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) held a crucial meeting with recruitment agencies responsible for sending Filipino workers to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Led by DMW Undersecretary Patricia Yvonne Caunan, the session focused on improving the welfare and protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The dialogue addressed several pressing issues, including…
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Executive Branch Denies Involvement in Alleged Blank Entries in 2025 Budget Report
The executive branch has firmly denied any involvement in the alleged blank entries within the bicameral conference committee report on the 2025 national budget, according to a statement from Malacañang on Friday. This comes in response to claims by Davao City Representative Isidro Ungab, who plans to challenge these supposed blank items in the 2025…
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