Day: November 17, 2025

Pangasinan: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has earmarked over PHP60 million for an emergency employment assistance program aimed at rehabilitating disaster-affected areas in Pangasinan. According to Philippines News Agency, DOLE-Ilocos Regional Director Exequiel Ronie Guzman stated that the program prioritizes families impacted by Typhoon Emong and Super Typhoon Uwan. Beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program will be profiled to determine eligibility. Guzman highlighted that the program will focus on individuals who have not yet received assistance from other programs. The employment assistance will involve tasks related to clearing and rehabilitating affected areas, including

Manila: Incoming Executive Secretary (ES) Ralph Recto on Monday said he will embrace a low-profile, work-driven approach as he steps into his new role, stressing that it is anchored on governance and service rather than public attention. According to Philippines News Agency, Recto expressed gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the trust and confidence, saying the appointment comes at a crucial moment for the administration. He dismissed the long-used label ‘Little President,’ emphasizing that the country has only one Chief Executive. “Let us disabuse ourselves of the notion that the Executive Secretary is clothed with some mythical awesome

Manila: An official of a group of online sellers on Monday said registration to the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark would benefit micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) once policies are clarified. According to Philippines News Agency, Anna Magkawas, convenor of Online Negosyo Empowerment Community (ONEC), mentioned during a press briefing that they met with officials of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) last week to address some issues regarding the voluntary registration to the Trustmark among online sellers until the end of 2025. She expressed support for this measure but deemed the registration redundant to existing consumer laws and product