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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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WEB1 day ago · September 9, 2024, 10:26 pm. TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as of Monday, has already distributed 45,333 family food packs (FFPs) to families affected by Typhoon “Enteng” in three Samar provinces. The DSWD regional official said the distributed food packs were just initial since….
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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WEB3 days ago · September 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….
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WEBJuly 16, 2024, 9:03 pm. LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Bicol (DENR-5) on Tuesday said a total of 5.6 million seedlings of various species have been planted in forest areas of the region's six provinces in two years as part of the agency's Enhanced National Greening Program under….
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WEB2 days ago · September 10, 2024, 8:45 pm. MANILA – The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed flat on Tuesday’s trading on profit taking, while the peso ended stronger than the US dollar. The PSEi rallied intra-day breaching the 7,000-mark before gains were wiped due to profit-taking, with the local bourse finishing at 6,984.63….
DepEd launches MATATAG Curriculum to address basic education …
WEBAug 10, 2023 · The DepEd announced that the MATATAG Curriculum will be implemented in SY 2024-2025 for Kindergarten, Grades 1, 4, and 7. In SY 2025-2026, Grades 2, 5, and 8 will be under the new curriculum with Grades 3, 6, and 9 in SY 2026-2027. Grade 10 learners will join them on SY 2027-2028. (PNA)
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 ...
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.