THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the issuance of a PHP16.89 billion Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) covering the funding requirements for the increase in military personnel's subsistence allowance.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
‘Whole-of-nation’ collab to address long-term needs of 4Ps members
THE DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday highlighted the Marcos administration’s whole-of-nation approach in addressing the long-term needs of vulnerable groups, particularly members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
Estrada cites need for AI training for gov't workers
SENATE PRESIDENT Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday underscored the need to equip government employees with artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge and skills, citing the growing role of AI in public service and global workforce trends.
PN eyes 'technology transfers' with Italian Navy on shipbuilding
THE PHILIPPINE Navy (PN) will continue to engage with its Italian counterparts who have a "robust shipbuilding" capability as this is in line with the country's Self Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Revitalization Act.
DICT pushes for digital reform, simplification of gov't processes
THE DEPARTMENT of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has underscored the importance of digitalizing, integrating, and simplifying government processes to benefit the public.
CICC warns: Generative AI powerful yet risky tool
THE CYBERCRIME Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) issued a warning Tuesday on the dangers of generative artificial intelligence (AI), calling it a double-edged sword that can strengthen cybersecurity and but can also be exploited for cybercrime.
3,500 hotel jobs open for Filipinos in Croatia
THE DEPARTMENT of Migrant Workers (DMW) has announced a government-to-government program with Croatia, offering 3,500 job openings for Filipino hotel workers.
De Lima ready to assist ICC trial on Duterte drug war
FORMER SENATOR and known Rodrigo Duterte nemesis Leila de Lima is willing to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed during the administration of the former president, her legal counsel said on Tuesday.
Japan's new visa centers in PH to start ops April 7
THE JAPANESE Embassy in Manila announced on Wednesday the opening of its new VFS Global-powered visa centers, which would begin operations on April 7.
Police hunt gunmen after lawyer killed in Maguindanao ambush
COTABATO CITY – Authorities in Maguindanao del Norte have launched a massive manhunt for two gunmen on a motorbike who ambushed and killed a female lawyer and injured her fiancé on Monday afternoon, police said.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Cop charged with sedition over partisan posts on Duterte case
A POLICE officer is facing sedition charges for his social media posts in connection with the International Criminal Court's (ICC) case against former president Rodrigo Duterte.
Palace backs call for fraud audit on BARMM’s P6.4-B LGSF
MALACAÑANG ON on Tuesday backed the call for the Commission on Audit (COA) to start a fraud investigation into the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (BARMM) questionable use of its PHP6.4-billion Local Government Support Fund (LGSF).
Seek LGUs’ help in selling palay to NFA, Palace tells farmers
MALACAÑANG ON Tuesday urged local farmers to seek local government units’ (LGUs) assistance for the direct selling of their palay (unhusked rice) to the National Food Authority (NFA).
PH pitches nickel supply to India for ‘export diversification’
THE PHILIPPINES is eyeing India as a major player in its nickel sector in a bid to diversify exports, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said.
Mang Inasal, Fyang Smith go viral as new Halo-Halo video hits 2M views in just 7 hours
4 'terrorists' killed in clash with Marines in Maguindanao Norte
COTABATO CITY – Four members of the Dawlah Islamiyah-Hasan Group were killed in a clash with Philippine Marines in Maguindanao del Norte on Monday morning, the military reported.
No delay in VP's impeachment trial despite FPRRD's ICC case - Chiz
SENATE PRESIDENT Francis"Chiz" Escudero on Monday dismissed speculations that the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte would affect the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, asserting the two matters are unrelated.
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