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Makati City: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has announced a government-to-government program with Croatia, offering 3,500 job openings for Filipino hotel workers. In an interview at the DMW office in Makati City on Tuesday, Migrant Workers Undersecretary Patricia Yvonne Caunan said the initiative highlights the growing labor ties between the Philippines and several European countries, creating more employment opportunities for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). According to Philippines News Agency, Caunan mentioned that the initial job orders through the government-to-government program do not require a placement fee. She noted that the rules are in the final stage of drafting, but

Ilocos Norte: Electoral candidates in Ilocos Norte have deposited 31 licensed firearms for safekeeping, a gesture made to assure voters that the May 12 midterm elections will be safe and secure, police said Tuesday. During a presentation of accomplishment at Camp Capt. Valentin S. Juan, the Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO) said they have a total of 1,426 assorted firearms in their custody as of March 17, including those deposited by candidates. According to Philippines News Agency, from October 1, 2024, to March 15, 2025, a total of 31 firearms were voluntarily deposited for safekeeping by electoral candidates. This

Manila: Uniformed personnel must be “impartial and nonpartisan,” Malaca±ang emphasized on Tuesday, in response to a police officer’s viral comments against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. following the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte. According to Philippines News Agency, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro expressed that any President would be taken aback by the behavior exhibited by the uniformed personnel. Castro reiterated the expectation that such personnel should maintain impartiality and refrain from partisan activities. The National Police Commission has initiated an investigation and is pursuing administrative charges against Pat. Francis Steve Tallion Fontillas, who

Manila: The total resources of the Philippine financial sector experienced a significant increase of 7.9% in January, as reported by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). According to Philippines News Agency, preliminary data released by the BSP on Tuesday indicated that the collective resources of banks and non-bank financial institutions rose to PHP33.66 trillion from PHP31.18 trillion in January 2024. This growth reflects a robust expansion in the financial sector’s capacity. The data revealed that banks’ total resources saw a rise to PHP27.5 trillion, compared to PHP25.62 trillion in the previous year. Universal and commercial banks contributed substantially to this

Palawan: In a demonstration of solidarity and compassion during the holy month of Ramadan, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) delivered essential food aid to 500 families in need in the cities of Sofronio Espa±ola and Puerto Princesa in Palawan on March 11. According to Philippines News Agency, TIKA stated that the food packages were assembled to meet the nutritional needs of the families for an entire month. TIKA has a longstanding commitment to supporting Muslim communities around the world. By providing food aid, TIKA not only alleviates the immediate needs of the local families but also shares the