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WEB2 days ago · September 9, 2024, 10:50 pm. MANILA – Operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) on Monday arrested two drug suspects and seized from them some PHP748 million worth of suspected shabu in anti-illegal drug operation in Imus City, Cavite province. PDEG chief, Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta,….
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WEB2 days ago · September 18, 2024, 9:55 pm. MANILA – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has committed to review the country's food poverty threshold of PHP63.87 per person a day, according to a lawmaker. During the plenary deliberations on the proposed budget of the Department of …
Honoring past, present heroes on Nat’l Heroes’ Day
WEBAug 31, 2020 · MANILA – Filipinos on Monday commemorated the National Heroes' Day, honoring and remembering known and unknown heroes of the revolution who laid the foundation for the country's independence after centuries under foreign rule including Spain, the United States, and Japan.. This day also commemorates the Cry of Pugad Lawin, a revolt that started the 1896 Philippine Revolution against the ...
Palace releases list of holidays for 2022 - Philippine News Agency
WEBOct 29, 2021 · The following days are declared as holidays for 2022: Regular Holidays. January 1 (Saturday) – New Year’s Day. April 9 (Saturday) – Araw ng Kagitingan. April 14 – Maundy Thursday. April 15 – Good Friday. May 1 (Sunday) – Labor Day. June 12 (Sunday) – Independence Day. August 29 (last Monday of August) – National Heroes Day.
List of laws protecting women in PH | Philippine News Agency
WEBMar 5, 2019 · And in light of the National Women’s Month celebration, here is a list of laws covering Filipino women’s rights in the Philippines: 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law. Signed into law on February 2019 by President Rodrigo Duterte, Republic Act 11210 or the Expanded Maternity Leave Law extends …
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WEBRegular patrols urged in Escoda Shoal. September 18, 2024, 9:57 pm Updated on September 18, 2024, 10:00 pm MANILA – The Philippine government should focus on conducting regular patrols in and around Escoda Shoal, also known as Sabina Shoal, a maritime law expert suggested as the country explores …
Duterte signs bill raising age of sexual consent to 16
WEBMar 7, 2022 · President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (File photo). MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed into law a bill raising the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16.. Republic Act (RA) No. 11648, signed by Duterte on March 4, amends RA 3815 or the Revised Penal Code and RA 7610 or the Special Protection of Children against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act.
PBBM moves Ninoy Aquino Day celebration to Aug. 23 for long …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. moved the special non-working holiday for Ninoy Aquino Day from Aug. 21 (Wednesday) to Aug. 23 (Friday).. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, by the authority of the President, signed Proclamation No. 665 on Thursday, amending Proclamation No. 368 series of 2023 which lays out the regular holidays and special non-working days for 2024.
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WEBSeptember 8, 2024, 5:55 pm. MANILA – The Philippines conquered the international stage anew as Rubilen Amit defeated China’s Siming Chen, 3-1 (1-4, 4-2, 4-2, 4-3), to win the Massé WPA (World Pool-Billiard Association) Women’s World 9-Ball Championship in Hamilton, New Zealand on Sunday. The first Filipino winner of….