Day: November 20, 2024

Manila: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reaffirmed its continued commitment to supporting Mary Jane Veloso and her family as she is about to be transferred to the Philippines from Indonesia. At the Bagong Pilipinas briefing on Wednesday, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the DMW would provide any necessary assistance to Veloso and her family. According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Cacdac expressed anticipation for Veloso’s return, highlighting the ongoing support that the government has provided to her family since the time of the late DMW Secretary Toots Ople. He stated, “We look forward to, of course, welcoming

Valenzuela City: The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has ordered the Valenzuela City government to refund PHP3.8 million to the North Luzon Expressway Corporation (NLEX) due to erroneously collected taxes from 2012 to 2019. According to Philippines News Agency, the refund was ordered through a 33-page decision written by Associate Justice Corazon Ferrer-Flores. The amount represents local business tax (LBT) wrongly collected and paid for signage services, as well as the related surcharge, interest, and tax credits during the specified period. In its decision, the CTA referred to the Local Government Code (LGC) of 1991. This code stipulates that when

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) is finalizing its Anti-Illegal Drug Campaign Roadmap 2024-2028, a strategic framework aimed at intensifying efforts against illegal drugs while ensuring a humane and rights-based approach. In a statement Wednesday, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said the roadmap is based on the “hard-earned lessons from the past,” acknowledging the sacrifices of thousands of police officers who bore the brunt of enforcement efforts. According to Philippines News Agency, the roadmap is a testament to the PNP’s dedication to protecting lives and upholding human dignity, honoring the heroism of the police force while aiming to foster

Manila: The Philippine stocks closed in the green, hitting the 6,900-mark following a phone call between President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and United States President-elect Donald Trump, while the peso further weakened against the greenback on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Philippine stocks extended their rally, posting the biggest gain since February 2023. Regina Capital managing director Luis Limlingan noted that the market viewed the recent interaction call between Marcos and Trump positively, with key players such as SM, BDO, and ACEN leading the market. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) jumped by 2.53 percent to 6,975.63, while All

Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to improve the health and nutrition of indigenous peoples (IPs). The MOU includes the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP), a program funded by the World Bank which aims to reduce stunting and malnutrition among children, particularly those living in far-flung areas or IP communities. According to Philippines News Agency, about 860,000 IPs across 13 regions of the country are expected to benefit from the PMNP. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa emphasized the importance of reaching IP communities with culturally appropriate