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NSC: Gov't to heed Filipinos' call for more assertive WPS stance

Manila, May 14 -- The National Security Council (NSC) on Tuesday welcomed the results of a recent survey showing Filipinos supporting stronger military action and diplomatic approach to the West Phili... Read More


DBM approval of 4.2K contractual workers strengthens 4Ps program

Manila, May 14 -- The swift approval by the Department of Budget Management (DBM) of the request made by the Department of Social Welfare and Department (DSWD) for 4,200 new contractual positions for ... Read More


DOJ orders NBI to look into illegal activities of 'rogue' diplomats

Manila, May 14 -- Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has directed the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) "to conduct an in-depth investigation into the reported illegal and unlawful activitie... Read More


Illegal Chinese workers from Tarlac POGO hub deported

Manila, May 14 -- Chinese nationals engaged in offshore gambling in the Philippines were among the 167 deported on Tuesday, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said. The Embassy said this was a result of c... Read More


DOJ exec: Human rights top priority in all gov't undertaking

Manila, May 14 -- All moves by the Marcos administration will be undertaken "with utmost consideration for human rights," a senior Justice official said on Tuesday. DOJ Undersecretary Raul Vasquez sa... Read More


BOC seizes P791-M smuggled cigarettes from Singapore

Manila, May 14 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) intercepted a shipment containing some PHP791 million worth of smuggled cigarettes from Singapore at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). The ... Read More


Dagupan feels the heat at 50C

Manila, May 14 -- The province of Pangasinan sizzled Monday with its highest heat index so far this year at 50 degrees Celsius, based on the monitoring of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and A... Read More


PAGASA warns of dangerous heat index in 40 areas

Manila, May 14 -- The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of dangerous heat index levels in 40 areas on Tuesday. Based on the weather bureau's... Read More


Pasonanca Park as AHP proof of gov't conservation efforts

Manila, May 14 -- The designation of the Pasonanca Natural Park in Zamboanga City as the 52nd ASEAN Heritage Park (AHP) is a solid proof of government conservation efforts. "The journey of Pasonanca ... Read More


DBM: Qualified gov't workers to receive mid-year bonus starting May 15

Manila, May 14 -- Qualified government personnel will receive their mid-year bonus starting May 15 this year, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced Tuesday. The mid-year bonus is eq... Read More