DBM: Credit rating upgrade shows PH’s strong economy, fiscal framework

MANILA: The upgrade of the Philippines’ credit rating to ‘A-‘ with a stable outlook reflects investors’ confidence in the country’s robust economy and fiscal policy, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said on Friday.

In an interview with dzRH’s Dos …

Labor exec: TESDA-certified jobseekers have better chances

DUMAGUETE CITY: Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA)-certified individuals have better chances of landing employment during job fairs, the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) here said Friday.

Ma. Socorro Mira, PESO-Dumagu…

CHED closes St. Vincent De Ferrer College’s 5 courses

MANILA: The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) notified the public Friday about the phaseout of five courses at St. Vincent De Ferrer College of Camarin (SVDFCC) in Caloocan.

In a press release, CHED has posted notices on the college premises and …

DFA gears up overseas internet voting for 2025 polls

MANILA: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said preparations are ongoing for the implementation of online voting for overseas Filipinos for the upcoming 2025 national elections.

In a statement Friday, the DFA said its Overseas Voting Secretariat…

PNP eyes tapping security guards for intel gathering

MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) is planning to tap security guards to serve as its “eyes and ears” to help improve peace and order and address other security concerns.

Civil Security Group (CSG) director Maj. Gen. Edgar Alan Okubo made t…

PNP eyes 3-minute emergency response via new 911 service

MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) aims for a three-minute response time to emergencies through its new 911 emergency service.

“That’s an old standard but remember iba yung reaction ng pulis (the police have a different reaction). It’s not …

2.5K liters of oil siphoned from MTKR Terranova so far – PCG

MANILA: Oil recovery operations on the sunken MTKR Terranova continue with around 2,500 liters of oil recovered so far, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

In a situation update on Friday, the PCG said oil recovery operations by the contra…