Day: June 25, 2025

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV has appointed Filipino De La Salle Brother and former Education Secretary Armin Luistro as among the 19 new members of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. A report on the Catholic Bishop’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) news website on Wednesday said Luistro’s appointment was announced on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the dicastery is tasked with promoting, encouraging, and regulating the practice of evangelical counsels, the CBCP report said, citing the apostolic constitution on the Roman Curia. The dicastery is also charged with approving cases in which

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday assured Filipino seafarers of his administration’s commitment to strengthen maritime education and improve deployment conditions to ensure their long-term development. This, as he hailed the country’s maritime workforce as a ‘global asset’ and ‘national pride.’ According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos emphasized the importance of policies that uphold the dignity of seafarers, expand their opportunities, and ensure that their contributions are matched by meaningful support both at sea and at home. He praised the Filipino maritime workers for their discipline, skill, and dedication, despite the demanding nature of their profession and work

Pasig City: The Philippines has renewed its call for a region-wide commitment to ethical recruitment and stronger migrant protections as it hosted the ASEAN Workshop on Regional Actions on Fair and Ethical Recruitment Practices in Pasig City on Wednesday. In a news release, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac underscored the need for ASEAN member states to deepen cooperation and ensure that migrant workers are recruited and employed under fair, safe, and dignified conditions. According to Philippines News Agency, a key highlight of the event was the regional rollout of the Checklist on Fair Recruitment and Decent Employment Practices, a

Kagoshima: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced on Wednesday that the recently concluded trilateral maritime exercise with the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has strengthened the alliance between the three nations in terms of coast guard safety and security. According to Philippines News Agency, the PCG highlighted in a statement that the 2nd Joint Trilateral Maritime Exercise held in Kagoshima, Japan, underscored the importance of maritime cooperation among regional allies. This exercise incorporated a variety of activities, including a Communication Exercise (COMMEX), a Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX), a Fire Fighting Exercise (FFEX), a

Manila: The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has announced the release of PHP413.4 billion in loans, which have benefited more than 1.9 million approved applications through its Ginhawa Flex and Ginhawa Lite loan programs. According to Philippines News Agency, GSIS President and General Manager June Arnulfo Veloso shared this development during the Stakeholders Dialogue held on Wednesday. The Ginhawa Flex multi-purpose loan, introduced in September 2023, has disbursed PHP401.19 billion to 1,437,060 members as of June 23, 2025. This program allows borrowers to access up to PHP5 million or 14 times their monthly salary, with repayment terms extending to 15