Commuters urge LTFRB to enforce discount laws
The Coalition of Filipino Commuters urges the LTFRB to enforce discounts for students, seniors, and PWDs on digital ride platforms amidst compliance complaints.
The Coalition of Filipino Commuters urges the LTFRB to enforce discounts for students, seniors, and PWDs on digital ride platforms amidst compliance complaints.
Philippine legislators from the Makabayan bloc urge President Marcos to consider clemency for Mary Jane Veloso, an overseas worker on death row in Indonesia for over a decade.
The Philippines and Denmark are preparing a new MOU focused on boosting healthcare training for Filipino professionals, aiming to enhance skills and career opportunities through international collaboration.
The Department of Agrarian Reform has canceled ₱392.7 million in debt for 6,300 agrarian reform beneficiaries in Cagayan. This move erases financial burdens related to 6,303 hectares of land under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program, offering fresh opportunities for farmers to focus on productivity and improvement of their livelihoods.
A House investigation reveals 405 out of 677 recipients of VP Sara Duterte’s confidential funds lack records in the PSA database, sparking concerns over transparency and accountability. The inquiry seeks to address possible discrepancies in fund distribution.
The Philippines enacts a revised rice tariff law increasing the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund to 30 billion pesos annually through 2031 to support local farmers.
The Philippines has set a new Guinness World Record with the largest bamboo planting event. Over 2,300 participants planted bamboo simultaneously across multiple locations, marking a significant achievement in environmental sustainability.
The Philippine Senate is considering a resolution to commend Bishop Ambo, newly appointed as a cardinal. Senator Risa Hontiveros highlighted his leadership and advocacy for human rights, urging formal recognition for his contributions.
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines has introduced new guidelines for residential support workers and cleaners in Saudi Arabia. These measures aim to enhance the protection and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The guidelines ensure competitive wages, benefits, and better working conditions. Workers will receive skilled worker visas, health insurance, and access to free emergency medical services. The guidelines also require employers to appoint welfare desk officers to monitor workers’ conditions, ensuring fairness and support for OFWs in Saudi Arabia.
A Filipino American nurse wins a P1.8 million house and lot in a Department of Tourism raffle. The “Bisita, Be My Guest” campaign promotes Philippine tourism by engaging overseas Filipinos.