DOJ eager to work closely with UN Rapporteur Khan

MANILA: The Philippine government is eager to work closely with visiting United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan who has arrived in the country.

“Inaasahang makiki…

DSWD-13 disburses P1.3-B AICS aid to 264.9K beneficiaries

BUTUAN: The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Caraga Region (DSWD-13) has disbursed some PHP1.3 billion worth of financial aid to beneficiaries of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program in 2023.

In a report…

Trend Micro calls for adoption of modern security controls

MANILA: Global cybersecurity firm Trend Micro Inc. on Tuesday urged enterprises and the government to use modern security controls amid the anticipated proliferation of more cyberattacks.

At a press briefing at the New World Hotel in Makati City, Tre…

LTFRB assures enough mass transport on Feb. 1

MANILA: Senator Grace Poe on Tuesday called on the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to let the public know which routes will be affected by the expected jeepney shortage on Feb. 1.

This, after the LTFRB gave unconsolidated…

SMC eyes 20% discount for seniors, PWDs on use of expressways

MANILA: Senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will soon receive a 20-percent discount on the use of expressways and skyways in Metro Manila, southern Luzon, and northern Luzon, an official of the San Miguel Corp. (SMC) said on Tuesday.

NPC chief touts PH initiatives on right to privacy, free expression

MANILA: The head of the National Privacy Commission (NPC) on Tuesday touted the agency’s initiatives on the right to privacy and protection of personal information in the Philippines during the visit of United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) Irene K…

Villanueva: Senators not interested in pushing economic amendments

MANILA: Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva told reporters on Tuesday that “a lot of senators” are not interested in supporting the Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 6 recently filed by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri seeking to start the dis…