Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. Has expressed optimism about the proposed expansion of the Officer Candidate Course-Reserve Officer Training Corps (OCC-ROTC), after 24 of its members completed their eight-month course.
Category: National
In-person classes, contingencies ready in case of Covid-19 hike
Schools nationwide are doubling efforts to prepare for the start of blended learning set up in August, for which over 80% of public schools and 12% of private schools have qualified for progressive face-to-face classes.
Lopez cites Salceda’s role in PH economic recovery, thanks House tax chair for landmark CREATE Act
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon M. Lopez has cited the legislative contributions of House Ways and Means Committee Chair, Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda to the country’s economic recovery as principal author and sponsor of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act.
Salceda raises urgency of passing CDC charter vs emergence of infectious diseases worldwide
House Ways and Means Community chairman, Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda has once more raised the urgency of enacting the Center for Disease Control (CDC) charter, a measure he authored, amid global alarm on the recent emergence of a horde of infectious diseases, topped by the Covid 19 pandemic, that are “harder” to diagnose.
Labor group supports Salceda’s proposal to overhaul PhilHealth
The Federation of Free Workers (FFW), a huge labor group, has welcomed and expressed full support for Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda’s appeal to the new administration and to Congress for new legislations to overhaul and bring about comprehensive reforms in the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth).
US, New Zealand oppose ‘unlawful’ claims, activities in South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The United States and New Zealand said they support calls for the freedom to navigate South China Sea in accordance with international law and at the same time expressed opposition against the illegal claims and activities in the contested waters.
BOC exceeds May revenue target P11-B
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) revenue collection for May this year was recorded at P68.24 billion, exceeding by 20.8% its P56.47 billion target for the month by P11.76 billion.
LTFRB fields out ‘mystery riders’ to check on overcharging in TNVS
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will shortly field out its “mystery riders” on transport network vehicle services (TNVS) following complaints of overcharging passengers.
CHR supports measures to address plights of seniors, indigent folks
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has voiced its support for measures that seek to double the monthly pension of indigent senior citizens and grant income tax exemption to those in vulnerable sectors.
NPC, PAPI call on BBM to strengthen media task force
MANILA – The National Press Club of the Philippines has passed a special resolution calling on the incoming Marcos administration to continue supporting the operation of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS).
