Malacañang clarified Monday (April 30) that the deployment ban to Kuwait is not permanent, but will stay in place until a memorandum of understanding on the protection of Filipino workers is signed with Kuwait.
Marcos a murderer, thief? Bongbong: Record speaks for itself
Instead of denying the allegations of human rights abuse during martial law, former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will let the record of his father and namesake speak for itself.
Kahindik-hindik! LP seeks justice for priest slain in Cagayan
The Liberal Party (LP) on Monday condemned the “senseless” killing of Catholic priest, Fr. Mark Ventura in Cagayan province on Sunday.
Koko: Passage of occupational safety bill Senate’s Labor Day gift to workers
The Senate was not able to immediately pass the End of Endo Bill but it manages to approve the proposed Occupational Safety Law which is equally beneficial to workers.
Lahat dapat! Legarda pushes for Pinoy workers’ protection in, out of PH
The government must promote the welfare and rights of Filipinos in sending them overseas as well as in forging trade agreements with other countries.
Damage control: PH trying to ‘normalize’ ties with Kuwait after DFA’s faux pas- Palace
The Philippine government is trying to “normalize” diplomatic relations with Kuwait despite President Rodrigo Duterte’s appeal to Filipino workers in the Gulf state to come home, Malacanang said Monday (April 30).
How thoughtful! Find out Bongbong’s message for Robredo
Former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. may believe he was cheated in the 2016 elections, but he still has some kind words to say about Vice President Leni Robredo.
DOJ gets new evidence from PNP to boost drug charges against Lim, Espinosa, Co
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday received the additional evidence presented by the Philippine National Police (PNP) for its drug complaint against Cebu-based businessman and alleged drug lord Peter Lim, self-confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa, and several others.
Last minute surprise? Palace: Duterte ‘may or may not sign’ EO vs. contractualization
“I can confirm that there might be an EO that may or may not be signed depending on their meeting tonight,” he said in a press briefing.
Trump can have Nobel Peace Prize: S. Korea president
South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Monday played down the prospect of winning the Nobel Peace Prize for his historic summit with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, saying Donald Trump can have it instead.
Comelec won’t disqualify candidates on Duterte’s narcolist
Candidates in the May 14 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections who are included in the ‘narco-list’ released by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) would not be disqualified from the polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Monday.
Kuwait seeks to calm Philippines crisis over workers
A senior Kuwaiti official on Monday sought to calm a crisis with the Philippines over the treatment of domestic workers in the oil-rich Gulf state.
Kabayan party-list seeks P600 minimum wage for private workers
As the country gears up for the Labor Day celebration, two partylist lawmakers have filed a measure seeking to set a nationwide daily wage of P600 for all private sector workers.
Not enough evidence: Ombudsman withdraws 2 charges vs Misuari
The Office of the Ombudsman has decided to withdraw two charges against Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding chairman Nur Misuari due missing evidence.
Ex-SC justice says Sereno can’t be ousted via quo warranto. Here’s why
Retired Supreme Court (SC) Justice Vicente Mendoza on Monday (April 30) has warned the high tribunal against allowing the quo warranto case against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno.
Playing favorites: Calida’s ouster sought over refusal to file quo warranto case vs. De Castro
Solicitor General Jose Calida has been asked to step down for refusing to seek the removal of Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Teresita Leonardo De Castro via a quo warranto case.
Mag-aaral na naman: TESDA to teach new skills to OFWs from Kuwait
Malacanang has put to task the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in providing courses that will enhance the English capability of Filipino domestic workers who might return to the country due to the diplomatic row with Kuwait that stemmed from an unauthorized rescue mission that went viral over social media recently.
PNP belittles KMU’s rally organization skills but it will still deploy 10,000 cops for Labor Day protests
MANILA — Up to 10,000 police personnel would be deployed to ensure security during demonstrations in line with the observance of Labor Day on Tuesday, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Oscar Albayade said Monday.
Tulfo brothers program got biggest slice of DOT’s media contracts declared by sister Wanda Teo
The Tulfo brothers blocktime program on state-owned PTV-4 appeared to have the single biggest ad contract among local and foreign media companies, based on a report by their sister, Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo.
Call niya ‘yan! Palace allows Guevarra to remove Aguirre’s underlings
Malacanang is giving new justice Sec. Menardo Guevarra a freehand to lead the Department of Justice following the untimely relief of former secretary Vitaliano Aguirre last April 5.
Malacañang can end ‘endo’ without a law – solon
A lawmaker conceded that a law is needed to end contractualization, but insisted that the Malacañang can end contractualization or “endo” even without a law passed by Congress.
May anomalya ba? Duterte orders probe on P60M DOT ad scandal- Palace
President Duterte has ordered a probe into the awarding of a P 60-Million advertising contract by the Department of Tourism led by Sec. Wanda Teo to the programs of her brothers at the state-run PTV4, which was flagged recently by the Commission on Audit.
WATCH | PDEA’s Aquino justifies release of narcolist: Gov’t officials have limited rights
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency PDEA’s Aquino justifies release of narcolist: Government officials have limited rights
WATCH | Año: We need barangay officials who can support Duterte’s change
DILG Sec. General Eduardo Año: We need barangay officials who can support President Rodrigo Duterte’s change
