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‘PTFoMS 2020: REINFORCED, RELOADED’ TO BE LAUNCHED IN TACLOBAN CITY– SY EGCO

To mark the beginning of a fresh chapter in safeguarding press freedom in the country, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has introduced a new approach in the campaign to end impunity by combining the twin efforts of ensuring the delivery of justice for victims of attacks and promoting the professional and economic […]

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DARK CHAPTER IN PH MEDIA IS BEING CLOSED NOW – SY EGCO

The supposed dark chapter in the history of Philippine media is about to come to an end, as President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration is working harder to protect journalists in the country, the executive director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said. During the launch of the “Duterte Legacy” campaign, Undersecretary Joel Egco […]

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NOGRALES TO LEAD ANTI-HUNGER TASK FORCE — PALACE

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles has been designated by President Rodrigo Duterte to head the government’s Task Force on Zero Hunger, an initiative that seeks to coordinate government efforts to eradicate hunger and achieve food security in the country. The Palace announced on Thursday that the President has signed Executive Order No. 101, which creates the […]

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AFTER TAAL ERUPTION, DPWH DEPLOYS ADDITIONAL TEAMS, EQUIPMENT TO BATANGAS – VILLAR

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar has announced the deployment of additional equipment and manpower resources from DPWH NCR, Regions 1, 3, 4B, 5, 8, and 10 to areas in Batangas and other parts of the Southern Tagalog Region following the recent eruption of the Taal Volcano. “We’d like to commend the DPWH officials […]

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FILIPINOS MUST HEED MANDATORY REPATRIATION ORDER – NOGRALES

Faced with imminent danger amid tensions between the United States and Iran, Filipinos must heed the Philippine government’s order for mandatory repatriation, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said. “I suppose may mga mixed reactions diyan (there have been mixed reactions from Filipinos in Iraq). But at the end of the day, ‘pag sinabi nating (when we say) mandatory repatriation, no ifs and […]

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PNP’S STRICT MEASURES IN TRASLACION WERE NECESSARY – NOGRALES

The strict security measures enforced by the Philippine National Police (PNP) during this year’s Traslacion or the annual procession of the Black Nazarene’s image were “necessary,” Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said. Nograles said the PNP personnel were merely doing their mandate to ensure the safety of participants in the annual religious event held recently. “These […]

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DUTERTE ORDERS CIMATU TO MEET WITH MIDDLE EAST OFFICIALS – PANELO

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu, a former special envoy to the Middle East, to meet with officials of the Gulf states and discuss the Philippines’ plan to evacuate Filipino migrant workers there, Malacañang said. The Chief Executive issued the directive during the 45th Cabinet meeting recently held at Malacañan Palace, said […]

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ACCUSED IN MAGUINDANAO MASSACRE ARRESTED – SY EGCO

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) lauded the arrest of one of the accused in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre. In his report to the PTFoMS, Lt. Col Ibrahim Jambiran, chief of the Parang Municipal Police Station (MPS), said Faisal Dimaukom, alias Kagi Faizal, was arrested by authorities early Monday morning. Police also seized […]

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MAGUINDANAO MASSACRE CASE VERDICT IS A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION – SY EGCO

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) welcomed the conviction of the principal suspects in the Maguindanao massacre, dubbed as the world’s worst killings of journalists in history where at least 32 media workers were murdered. Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco, PTFoMs executive director, said the Quezon City court’s verdict is “a cause for celebration […]

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SUPPORT DEPED’S SULONG EDUKALIDAD – NOGRALES

Recognizing the importance of education in improving the lives of Filipinos, a Palace official expressed support for a new government initiative that will focus on raising the quality of education on several fronts. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles backed the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Sulong EduKalidad or Sama-samang Pagsulong ng EduKalidad (National Effort for Quality Basic […]