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Thirty Filipino victims of illegal recruitment and human trafficking in Myanmar were safely repatriated by the Philippine government and are now being assisted by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) for all the necessary assistance and support they need. The victims safely arrived at NAIA Terminal 1 in Pasay City on 25 March 2025 via…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday swore in the newly appointed members of the Parliament in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) and reminded them of their duty to protect the gains of the peace process to ensure lasting peace in the region. “With you at the helm, I am confident that you will continue…
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Matinding banat ang pinakawalan ni Senadora Imee Marcos sa Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing noong Huwebes, Marso 20, kaugnay ng kontrobersyal na papel ng International Criminal Court (ICC), Interpol, at ilang ahensya ng gobyerno sa pag-aresto kay dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. “Bakit natin isinuko ang isang kapwa Pilipino?” matapang na tanong ng senadora sa…
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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is set to issue a firmer set of guidelines on the accomodation or housing facilities provided by licensed Philippine recruitment agencies (PRAs) deploying household service workers (HSWs). Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac said the DMW is considering the Singaporean housing standards for migrant workers to address the…
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With the start of the campaign period for national candidates in the 2025 midterm elections this month, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said he will make sure that cops who engage in partisan politics will be prosecuted. “I will not hesitate to have them charged and to make sure…
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation today said it has ordered one of its licensees to pull out its advertising sponsorship for an online TV program that features bra-less women to ensure the integrity of the local gaming industry. According to Atty. Jeremy Luglug, PAGCOR Assistant Vice President for the Electronic Gaming and Licensing Department,…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday expressed his deep appreciation for the contributions of the Philippine Army during both combat and peacetime. Speaking at the 128th founding anniversary of the Philippine Army at its headquarters in Taguig City, President Marcos lauded the Army’s commitment to national defense, constitutional integrity, and public safety. “As we…
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) turned over a Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV) to the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) on March 20, Thursday. The donation is part of PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco’s Php300 million financial assistance pledge to the PNPA which he made during the academy’s 45th Alumni Homecoming at…
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A visiting senior official of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) praised the Philippines for its global peace and security contributions through Filipino scientists’ high-quality data gathering and scientific monitoring. “Your colleagues, your people here, they are doing a super job, and they are contributing to global peace and security by [providing] consistent, good, high-quality…
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The government will work with the private sector to improve internet connectivity in the country, including a possible partnership with private telecommunications companies. In a press briefing in Malacañang on Tuesday, Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the government was determined to bring Internet infrastructure to remote areas. “Of course, hindi…
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