Day: July 8, 2025

Manila: Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Raphael Lotilla has vowed to mobilize the agency to strengthen the country’s defense of its maritime rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) through credible science and grassroots action. According to Philippines News Agency, Lotilla, in an exclusive symposium for DENR officials, emphasized the agency’s crucial role in producing scientific data, environmental reports, and legal strategies to uphold the country’s 2016 arbitral victory. These efforts aim to inform Filipinos and the international community, protect the marine environment from destruction, and demonstrate active defense of the nation’s rights. The Permanent Court of

Quezon city: The Philippine Navy (PN) has expressed its readiness to assist in the ongoing search for the missing “sabungeros” (cockfight aficionados) whose remains are believed to have been disposed of in Taal Lake. This announcement was made by an official on Tuesday, underscoring the Navy’s preparedness to support the retrieval efforts. According to Philippines News Agency, PN spokesperson Capt. John Percie Alcos stated during a press briefing at Camp Aguinaldo that the Navy has specially trained divers who can be deployed to aid in the effort. Alcos mentioned that they are currently awaiting an official request for assistance from

Manila: Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has called on e-wallet companies to actively prevent their platforms from being used for online gambling transactions. As the popularity of online gambling continues to rise, Cayetano emphasized the responsibility of financial technology firms to curb this trend, which he noted primarily benefits the operators. According to Philippines News Agency, Cayetano made his appeal during a Facebook live session, urging e-wallet companies to contribute positively to the nation by blocking gambling transactions. He pointed out that these companies are making substantial profits and have the capacity to implement self-regulation. Cayetano advocated for immediate action from

Manila: SSS-GSIS Pensyonado (SGP) Party-list Representative Rolando Macasaet has introduced a bill advocating for a PHP1,000 monthly increase in the pension for retired private employees under the Social Security System (SSS). According to Philippines News Agency, Bill 1506, titled ‘Mandating a One Thousand Peso Increase in the Social Security System (SSS) Monthly Pension,’ was submitted to the House of Representatives on Monday. The proposed legislation seeks to amend Section 12 of Republic Act (RA) 11199, also known as the Social Security Act of 2018. In his statement on Tuesday, Macasaet emphasized that the 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates the State to

Marikina city: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has initiated a probe into the explosion at a gun manufacturing company located in Barangay Fortune, Marikina City. The incident, which occurred on Monday, resulted in the death of two workers and left another injured. According to Philippines News Agency, DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma has tasked the DOLE-NCR (National Capital Region) with the investigation to provide assistance to the affected workers and develop recommendations to prevent future incidents. “The health and safety of all workers are first and foremost the serious concern of the DOLE, particularly in companies where the hazards