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Former Davao City representative Karlo Nograles on Sunday expressed full support for calls to exempt thousands of delivery riders from securing business permits, saying the added financial burden adversely affects the riders’ livelihood and is counter-productive to the efficient delivery of essential services to the general public. Last November 5, members of the United Davao […]
A total 20,948 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates from the Philippines took their first U.S. licensure test from January to September this year, in hopes of obtaining gainful employment in the United States, Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo said on Sunday. “The number of Philippine-educated nurses seeking to practice their profession in America […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is pushing for amendments to Republic Act 11696 or the Marawi Siege Compensation Act of 2022 to expand the list of barangays with families who also suffered from the Marawi Siege. While the relatively young law is “stable,” Dela Rosa said that there are gaps that should be addressed to […]
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III called on the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to adopt a similar policy requiring airlines to issue automatic cash refunds for canceled or significantly delayed flights, similar to a recent policy implemented by the United States. In a new policy that took effect on Monday, the U.S. Department of […]
The Enterprise-Based Education and Training Framework (EBET) Act that will institutionalize and strengthen apprenticeship programs in the country will pave the way for the development of more Filipinos into highly-skilled and globally-competitive workers. Senate President Chiz Escudero said the (EBET) Act, signed into law on November 7, is a key step toward “bridging the gap […]
While he is thankful for the government’s continued efforts to aid victims of the 2017 Marawi siege, Senator Robin Padilla called for continued assistance for them. Padilla assured the public that the aid will not be wasted because Muslims, especially the Maranaos, are good at business and can use the aid to completely recover. “Sana […]
After the conclusion of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament, the national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, is gearing up to resume its journey in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers. The November window promises to be another stern challenge for the squad, as head coach Tim Cone has already noted the formidable competition ahead. Senate Committee on […]
Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation (Bacolod) Inc. (JBLCF-B) for the Provincial Government’s Maritime Scholarship at the JBLCF-B Audio-Visual Room, in Brgy. Alijis, Bacolod City. Lacson said the Provincial Government will continue to implement a program for scholars taking up maritime education. “This is a […]
Several House leaders filed House Bill No. 11043, or the proposed “Civil Forfeiture Act,” authorizing the government to seize unlawfully acquired real estate properties by foreign nationals, particularly those linked to illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). The bill is a result of the ongoing investigation by the House Quad Committee into the alleged criminal […]
The biggest city in the country needs 100% telco service in order for the city government to reach 100% of its constituents––especially when natural calamities hit Davao City. This according to former Civil Service Commission Chair Karlo Nograles, who on Thursday said that improving telecommunications coverage in Davao City would be one of the steps […]