CIDG gets new chief in latest PNP reshuffle
May 2, 2024
Additional slots for the Special Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) Active Auxiliary (SCAA) for Negros Oriental are available for the proposed Tamlang Valley detachment in Santa Catalina town. Lt. Col. Roderick R. Salayo, commanding officer of the Philippine Army’s 11th Infantry Battalion (11IB) based in Siaton, told the Philippine News Agency on Tuesday that the 50 slots for the new SCAA, now known as CAA 2, will be funded by the provincial government. “It is commendable that the province of Negros Oriental has sustained its efforts and support over the years in providing funds for these paramilitary
Oil prices declined on Tuesday due to looming demand fears after China reaffirmed the continuation of its strict pandemic policy. International benchmark Brent crude traded at USD97.82 per barrel at 10:01 a.m. local time (0701 GMT) for a 0.10 percent decrease from the closing price of USD97.92 a barrel in the previous trading session. The American benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded at USD91.60 per barrel at the same time, a 0.21 percent loss after the previous session closed at USD91.79 a barrel. China reaffirmed its unwavering adherence to its long-standing “zero-Covid” policy amid fears of falling
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) welcomed the improvements in the country’s labor market, as the unemployment rate settled at 5 percent in September, the lowest since the onset of the pandemic. “The recent survey results show the gains of the full reopening of our economy. The government will leverage on this momentum by strengthening policy interventions and investing in innovation and technology systems geared toward generating higher quality employment that provides adequate income for Filipino workers and their families,” Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said in a statement Tuesday. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that
Two bettors became instant millionaires after winning the PHP5.9 million jackpot of the Lotto 6/42 draw on Tuesday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said. In an advisory on Wednesday, the PCSO said the bettors guessed the winning combination 09-06-29-07-05-19 with a total prize money of PHP5,940,000. The winning tickets were bought by bettors in Lipa City, Batangas, and San Antonio, Zambales. They can claim the check at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City upon presentation of the winning ticket and two identification cards. Lotto winnings of more than PHP10,000 are subject to a
The national government, through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP), has provided a total of PHP45.79 million in financial and livelihood assistance to about 611 former rebels (FRs) and their families since July, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Wednesday. In a statement, Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said the E-CLIP assistance granted to FRs covers livelihood, education, housing, medical, and other social services crucial to their reintegration into society. Abalos urged local government units (LGUs) to work closely with the national government in nipping insurgency at the roots by prioritizing programs,
Malacañang is calling on Filipinos to quit vices like smoking to live healthier lives. The Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) made this call as it joined the Department of Health (DOH) in promoting efforts to maintain healthy lungs on Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Citing data from the DOH, the OPS said lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the Philippines that caused the death of over 17,000 Filipinos in 2020. Lung cancer is considered a “silent killer” because its symptoms are only seen when the disease is severe. “Kaya’t pangalagaan
