Day: October 23, 2025

Budapest: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has deepened its collaboration with Hungarian partners and the Philippine Embassy in Hungary to strengthen the protection, welfare, and labor mobility of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hungary and neighboring countries. According to Philippines News Agency, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac emphasized the importance of a seamless and coordinated approach in delivering services to OFWs abroad during a courtesy visit to Philippine Ambassador to Hungary Maria Elena Algabre. This initiative aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for a One Country Team Approach. Secretary Cacdac expressed gratitude for the embassy’s strong

Manila: Addressing the gap in beneficial ownership information disclosure will help prevent corruption and financial crime, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Francis Lim said. Thus, SEC is gathering public comment on the draft memorandum circular on the Revised Guidelines on Beneficial Ownership Disclosure and Transparency, issued on Oct. 10, 2025. According to Philippines News Agency, SEC, in a statement on Thursday, said the proposed guidelines are aimed at consolidating ‘all the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC pertaining to the identification, declaration and submission of accurate beneficial ownership information by all corporations registered with the Commission.’ Among others,

Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is taking significant measures to ensure the integrity and transparency of its new leadership. Secretary Vince Dizon has formally requested the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and several private organizations to conduct comprehensive background checks on 14 newly appointed officials of the agency. According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Dizon reached out to the NBI, Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) through written communication. The objective is to implement independent vetting to maintain the highest standards of

Manila: Pneumonia, a vaccine-preventable disease, has climbed to become the country’s fourth leading cause of death, claiming more than 46,000 lives from January to July this year, health experts said Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, pneumonia has emerged as a major economic and health concern. The disease, which causes inflammation of the lungs, spreads easily through coughs or droplets and can lead to serious complications, especially among children under five, senior citizens, and those with chronic conditions. In 2024, pneumonia rose to fourth place, accounting for 6.7 percent of deaths nationwide, up from seventh since 2021. The benefit packages

Vatican city: King Charles III arrived at the Vatican on Thursday for a landmark visit to Pope Leo, marking the first time in nearly 500 years that a British monarch will publicly pray with a pontiff since the Church of England broke away from the Roman Catholic Church. The royal motorcade, carrying King Charles and Queen Camilla, entered St. Peter’s Square and passed through the Arch of the Bells before arriving at the San Damaso Courtyard, where they were greeted with full honors by the Vatican guard. According to Philippines News Agency, Charles, who also serves as the Supreme Governor