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By Wilnard Bacelonia The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) is developing new features to automatically flag possible collusion and unusually repetitive government contract awards. PhilGEPS Division Chief Rendell Sopeรฑa told the Senate impeachment court Monday about the upgrade during the 30th day of Vice President Sara Z. Duterteโs impeachment trial after Senator-judge Joel Villanueva…
By Darryl John Esguerra Malacaรฑang on Monday defended the government-approved increase in public utility vehicle (PUV) fares, saying it seeks to help transport workers cope with rising fuel prices without placing an excessive burden on commuters. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. supports the fare increase, which took effect Monday,…
By Priam Nepomuceno The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday strongly rejected claims made by the Chinese Embassy in Manila alleging that Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. is using the issues in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to bolster his political capital. In a message to reporters, retired Navy reservist…
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora The Philippines called for disputes and conflicts to be resolved through diplomacy and international law rather than force, warning that ongoing conflicts, including those in the Middle East and Ukraine, are taking a toll on the global economy. Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro made the call in her address…
By Tracy Cabrera Indonesian Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra. (Photo from Indonesia Business Post) Following President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (PBBM)’s granting of absolute pardon to convicted domestic helper Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso, Indonesiaโs Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Correctional Affairs Yusril Ihza Mahendra reacted positively by saying he respects the chief executive’s…
By Darryl John Esguerra President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working days in five municipalities in Isabela, Cebu, Palawan, Nueva Vizcaya and Davao del Sur to allow residents to participate in their respective local celebrations. Under Proclamation No. 1450, Marcos declared Sept. 28 (Monday) a special non-working day in the Municipality of Luna,…
By Marlene Sayat Transport groups from across the public land transportation have expressed gratitude to President Ferdinand โBongbongโ R. Marcos, Jr. for fully understanding their concerns through a fare increase which they said is a long-term solution to address the adverse effects of oil price hikes to their daily operational costs. The land public transportation…
By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan The Philippine National Police (PNP) is allocating resources to strengthen psychological wellness and support services for police officers, helping them manage the demands and pressures of law enforcement while promoting their overall well-being and readiness to serve the public effectively. PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. on Friday emphasized…
By Tracy Cabrera The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) reaffirmed its commitment to provide greater financial security and more accessible services to retired government workers as it celebrates National Pensionersโ Week.According to GSIS president and general manager Jose Arnulfo ‘Wick’ Veloso, the latest move highlights the expanding range of benefits, financial assistance, insurance, housing and…
By Perla Lena ILOILO CITY โ The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – Western Visayas is calling for stronger local ordinances and dedicated disposal systems for electronic waste after volunteers collected 188 discarded e-cigarettes during this yearโs International Coastal Cleanup. The cleanup on Sept. 19 yielded 110 e-cigarettes in coastal barangays in Capiz,…