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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Department of Justice (DOJ) and law enforcement agencies are going after a syndicate recruiting Filipinos to work in offshore gaming operations in Laos. According to DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, the syndicate was uncovered by Philippine Ambassador to Laos Deena Joy Amatong who sent home several Filipinos engaged in…
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An interfaith initiative has been “revitalized” with a new name and structure to better address the evolving needs of its mission for dialogue and peace. Formerly known as the Bishops-Ulama Conference (BUC), it has been renamed the Mindanao Religious Leaders Conference (MiRLeC), reaffirming its commitment to promoting peace and sustainable development. In a statement released…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he brought the maritime issues and multiple claims in the South China Sea during his intervention at the 45th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Laos. The President made the remarks when asked if he brought up the South China Sea issues during the ASEAN retreat session.…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Viet Nam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed their commitment to enhance the strategic partnership between the Philippines and Viet Nam. In a bilateral meeting on Tuesday, President Marcos said the official engagements and discussions between the Philippines and Viet Nam two years ago are now bearing fruit. “We…
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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminded all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) foreign workers to voluntarily downgrade their visas before the October 15 deadline. In an advisory, BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado reiterated that there will be no extensions for filing, and those who will file after the said deadline will be ordered to leave…
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Amid the demanding schedule at the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Laos, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. convened a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, directing all concerned government agencies to mobilize resources for the safe and timely repatriation of Filipinos affected by the crisis in the Middle East. “We are now going…
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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the interception of four American pedophiles who were barred from entering the country for being convicted sex offenders. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said the passengers were all intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on separate dates since mid-September when they arrived and sought…
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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in coordination with its Korean counterpart is continually assessing and monitoring the six-month pilot program for Filipino caregivers in South Korea after two Filipino caregivers deserted during the first month of their employment. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac in a media briefing on Monday said that the DMW…
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Newly-installed Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor ‘Jonvic’ Remulla on Wednesday morning formally assumed office as the new DILG chief following a turnover ceremony at the DILG-Napolcom Building in Quezon City. “This [DILG] is a very difficult department to run. But, I think with the 30 years of experience behind me and with…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the ASEAN member states to fast-track the ASEAN-China Code of Conduct (COC) to advance meaningful progress amid China’s continued aggression and harassment in Philippine waters. “In our view, there should be more urgency in the pace of the negotiations of the ASEAN-China Code of Conduct (COC),” President Marcos…
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