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Bureau of Immigration (BI) fugitive search unit (FSU) agents arrested a South Korean man wanted in his country for illegal gambling. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado shared the arrest of Choi Jonguk, 42, on October 12 in a popular entertainment area in Brgy. Tambo, Parañaque. Choi has been on the BI’s wanted list since 2019…
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The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) has initially estimated an indemnity of P93.8 million to compensate farmers in three regions for damage caused by Typhoon Julian. In his report to Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr., PCIC President Jovy Bernabe said that a total of 10,781 insured farmers of rice, corn, and high-value crops…
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The economic team of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has eased the bottlenecks hindering foreign investment in offshore wind projects through the unified efforts of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Energy (DOE). In a statement, the Economic Development Group (EDG) of President Marcos said that the DENR and…
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Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor ‘Jonvic’ Remulla on Thursday called on local government units (LGUs) to integrate disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in local planning to help achieve climate and disaster resilience. “The DILG recognizes that mainstreaming disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in local planning is critical in…
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The Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) thick and viable transport infrastructure portfolio offers rich investment opportunities for private firms, Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said Thursday. Speaking before the 2024 Korea-Philippines Infrastructure and Plant Forum, Sec. Bautista sought the support of the Republic of Korea and its private firms to bankroll DOTr multi-sectoral projects, which is…
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Determined to promote Filipino products globally, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured Philippine micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and artisan communities that their products will reach the international market. President Marcos said the government is making all necessary efforts to ensure that Filipino products gain international recognition by placing them, not only in the…
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Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac, together with DMW senior officials, meets with International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Director Khalid Hassan to discuss areas of collaboration in promoting safe migration and decent work for Filipino migrant workers during the latter’s courtesy call today, October 14, 2024, at DMW Central Office in Mandaluyong City. Both…
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The Philippines and Malaysia agreed on Monday for a stronger collaboration in many areas particularly on education and disaster response and management. The agreement was made after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed in Malacañang Dr. Ahmad Zahid Bin Hamidi, Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Rural and Regional Development. In welcoming Hamidi during…
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Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor ‘Jonvic’ C. Remulla on Monday said there will be no sacred cows nor special treatment for police officials who will be implicated in the alleged extra judicial killings (EJK) due to illegal drugs. “There are no sacred cows in this institution and in this…
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Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Rommel Francisco D. Marbil on Sunday called on former PNP Chiefs to clarify their roles during the anti-drug campaign, following serious allegations made by retired Lt. Col. Royina Garma. Garma has claimed that former President Rodrigo Duterte and other high-ranking officials from his administration sanctioned covert operations replicating the…
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