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Marcos signs into law Caregiver Welfare Act

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 1, 2023

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed the Caregiver Welfare Act into law which provides that domestic caregivers’ working hours will be based on employment contracts and that they are entitled to overtime pay for service beyond eight hours of work in a day. Republic Act No. 11965 or An Act Institutionalizing Policies for the Protection […]

Marcos to take part in Indo-Pacific efforts to promote green energy, address supply chain disruptions

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 17, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, USA— President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday (PH Time) participated in the 2nd Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Leaders’ Meeting as he committed to implementing measures that prevent supply chain disruptions and promote green energy. In their statement, the heads of states said they have delivered their goals on time as […]

VP Sara”s P650 million confidential funds can be revived in Bicam -Pimentel

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 11, 2023

The P650-million confidential funds requested by Vice President Sara Duterte for the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) can be restored during the bicameral conference, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said Friday. “‘Yan ang katotohanan na hindi maganda sa bicam na anything goes po doon… Theoretically speaking, […]

BSP says risks to inflation still on the upside

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 10, 2023

Facade of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in Manila. (BSP/Released) MANILA — The Philippine central bank sees risks to the inflation outlook leaning heavily to the upside, a member of its policymaking monetary board said on Thursday. Monetary Board Member Romeo Bernardo, speaking at an economic forum, also said inflation was seen at 6.2% in 2023 and […]

Marcos meets Timor-Leste’s Ramos-Horta in Malacañang

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 10, 2023

By GMA Integrated News Published November 10, 2023 9:14am President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. walks with visiting Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta at the Malacañang Palace on Friday, November 10, 2023. The two are set to hold a bilateral meeting. ANNA FELICIA BAJO Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta met President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.at Malacañang Palace for […]

40 Filipinos cross to safety in Egypt

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 9, 2023

(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday announced the “successful and safe” crossing to Egypt of 40 Filipinos fleeing the Israel-Hamas conflict. “I am happy to announce that 40 of our compatriots have safely and successfully crossed the Rafah crossing in Egypt. They are now on their way to Cairo, from where they will come […]

7 new players eye proposed expanded motorcycle taxi pilot run –LTO

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 9, 2023

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Wednesday said at least seven new players have expressed intent to enter the country’s motorcycle taxi industry as government plans to expand the ongoing pilot study program. Under the program, only three players are allowed to operate a motorcycle taxi service: Angkas, MOVE IT, and JoyRide. LTO chief Vigor […]

Gatchalian seeks probe on Pasay POGO hub

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 6, 2023

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has sought a Senate investigation into the recently raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Pasay City where an alleged torture chamber was discovered. “I filed a resolution to investigate the Pasay City raid. Hopefully, this will be tackled within the week by the committee,” Gatchalian said in a Monday statement. […]

EDSA bus lane violators to face stiffer fines starting Nov. 13 –MMDA

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 6, 2023

Private motorists who will use the EDSA bus lane will face stiffer penalties of up to P30,000 starting November 13, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Monday. The Metro Manila Council (MMC) earlier approved a resolution increasing the penalty for those who will use the exclusive city bus lane/bus carousel lane along EDSA. […]

AFP, NSA deny destabilization plot as AFP chief was misquoted

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 4, 2023

The Armed Forces of the Philippines and National Security Adviser Eduardo Año both denied there were destabilization plots against the current administration, adding that AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr.’s speech last Friday had been misquoted. In a Saturday statement, AFP Spokesperson Colonel Medel Aguilar denied the existence of destabilization plots and said […]

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