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Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:15:00 +0800
Zubiri seeks revival of Senate panel probing confidential, intel funds
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri is pushing for the revival of a Senate panel that will investigate the use of confidential and intelligence funds of government agencies.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:16:00 +0800
Gatchalian seeks more funding to put up SPED centers in regions
“This representation sincerely recommends that we increase the budget of capital outlay from P96 million to P160 million just to convert SPED centers in all regions, and we will have one model ILRC per region,” said Gatchalian, Chairman of the Se...

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:31:00 +0800
Philippines playing down rights issues at UNHRC, Migrante says
A coalition of migrant Filipino workers condemns the government’s statements that are said to reek of “self-praise” during the 41st session of the Universal Periodic Review at the UN Human Rights Council.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:39:00 +0800
2 UN special rapporteurs to visit Philippines
UN special rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography, and other child sexual abuse material Mama Fatima Singhateh and special rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan...

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:41:00 +0800
Senate bill seeks additional service incentive leaves for employees
"An important aspect of worker's welfare and benefits is the granting of leaves so that our workers can have time for their families, take vacations and take time for themselves," Lapid said in Filipino. 

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:23:00 +0800
LIST: Revised list of Philippine holidays for 2023
Malacañang released a new list of regular and special non-working holidays, adjusting some dates to fit in with “holiday economics” which was previously implemented by the administration of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:36:00 +0800
US VP Harris to meet with Marcos, Duterte during PH visit
Harris is also expected to meet with civil society leaders, participate in a town hall meeting on empowering women and girls, and travel to Puerto Princesa in Palawan.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Marcos Jr. promotes Lumagui Jr. to BIR chief
Tax lawyer Romeo Lumagui Jr. has been appointed by President Marcos as the new head of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Malacañang announced yesterday.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Hearing on PUV surge fee set for next year
A surge fee in jeepney and bus rides during rush hours will have to wait for next year after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board set another hearing on the transport groups’ petition.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Lamentillo promoted to DICT undersecretary
Department of Information and Communications Technology Assistant Secretary Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo has been promoted by Malacañang to undersecretary of the department.



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