Day: June 2, 2025

Mandaluyong City: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the protection and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as it commemorates the 30th anniversary of Republic Act (RA) 8042, also known as the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995. According to Philippines News Agency, in an interview during the kick-off ceremony of the celebration on Monday at the DMW office in Mandaluyong City, DMW Undersecretary Bernard Olalia cited the significance of the law as a cornerstone in safeguarding the rights and well-being of OFWs. He emphasized the law’s role as a framework for

Manila: D and L Industries, Inc., a specialty chemicals and food ingredients manufacturer, is expecting continued exports growth to underpin rising profitability despite global economic uncertainties. In a virtual media briefing Monday, D and L president and chief executive officer Alvin Lao projected healthy cash flows and sustained income growth, citing the company’s plan to ramp up manufacturing activity in its Batangas factory. According to Philippines News Agency, as part of the efforts to ramp up production in the Batangas plant, the company is focusing on exports and is actively engaging with clients in other countries. This includes attending trade

Reina Mercedes: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) First Division has lifted the suspension on the proclamation of the winning vice mayoral candidate, Jeryll Harold Paz Respicio, in Reina Mercedes, Isabela. According to Philippines News Agency, the First Division issued a two-page resolution directing the Municipal Board of Canvassers (MBOC) to reconvene and proclaim Respicio as the winner in the May 12 polls. The ruling, promulgated on Monday, stated, “The Order of the Commission (First Division) dated 12 May 2025, insofar as the Respondent Jeryll Harold Paz Respicio is concerned, is hereby lifted, effective immediately.” The MBOC is instructed to reconvene

Makati City: The European Union (EU) rejects any use of coercion and is willing to defend international law in Asia Pacific, including the South China Sea (SCS) issue, its top diplomat said Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, European Commission High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas emphasized the EU’s stance against unilateral changes to the status quo, particularly through coercive means, during a joint press conference. Kallas stated, “We reject any unilateral changes to the status quo, including the use of coercion.” She further underscored the EU’s commitment to supporting partners who uphold international law, emphasizing

Manila: The Senate approved six key measures on Monday as lawmakers reconvened for the final six session days of the 19th Congress. Among the measures passed was Senate Bill No. (SBN) 890, or the Government Optimization Act, which empowers the President to streamline the executive branch through a five-year rightsizing program aimed at eliminating redundant functions and improving service delivery. According to Philippines News Agency, the bill, principally authored by Senate President Francis Escudero, was passed with 22 affirmative votes and no opposition. Escudero emphasized that the bill is not meant to downsize the workforce but to optimize it. ‘Rightsizing