373 Filipino workers released after rescue from Tarlac POGO
MANILA: A total of 373 Filipino workers who were rescued from a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) in Tarlac have been released, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) reported on Friday.
“Based on the recommendation of the …
Hontiveros to ask Zubiri for Quiboloy’s arrest warrant
MANILA: Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros is set to request Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to issue a warrant of arrest against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.
Hontiveros said Quiboloy’s camp is asking t…
Pangandaman: Promote menstrual health to address ‘period poverty’
MANILA: Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Thursday emphasized the immediate need to help women fight ‘period poverty” by promoting menstrual health.
‘Period poverty is something that we need to address urgently, even as we address other issues, …
Unlimited free watermelons, but leave the seeds
BANGUED: With the dry months approaching, made worse by El Niño, residents here find ways to quench their thirst while having fun.
A visit to Barangay Sappaac here can do the trick while helping farmers.
‘It was fun, different and a worth-it experie…
Record-high fake goods seizure in 2023 due to increased ops
MANILA: The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) reported on Friday the value of seized counterfeit goods in 2023 hit a record-high of PHP26.86 billion.
These fake goods confiscated by the National Committee on Intellectual Proper…
IMF begins selection process for next managing director
ISTANBUL: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said its executive board has initiated the selection process for its next managing director.
The IMF said the board has “adopted an open, merit-based, and transparent process” for the selection process,…
27 farmers’ coops get P11.9-M agri aid from BARMM
COTABATO CITY: Rice and corn production of 27 farmers’ cooperatives in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Special Geographic Area (BARMM-SGA) is expected to increase after the regional government’s aid of PHP11.9 million worth of vari…