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TD spotted outside PAR; isolated rains over PH Sunday

MANILA -- A tropical depression (TD) was spotted outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at about 1,355 kilometers east of Mindanao, state weather agency Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...

Recruiters back extension of ban on OFW deployment to Kuwait

MANILA -- A group of recruitment companies expressed support on the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte to extend the suspension of the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Kuwait. “Although we...

Gov’t to bring home 800 OFWs from Kuwait

MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday confirmed that 800 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Kuwait are set to go home, and more Filipino workers in the Gulf...

DENR raises urgency for mine rehabilitation

MANILA -- Environment chief Roy Cimatu wants unrehabilitated mine areas spared from further environmental degradation. Some mining areas merely lay wasted, so Cimatu wants these rehabilitated, said Department of Environment and Natural...

DOLE to issue ‘total ban’ on OFW deployment to Kuwait Monday

MANILA -- Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III is set to issue on Monday a total deployment ban order of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Kuwait. “A formal...

Comelec calls for trash-free campaign at low-cost

MANILA -- An official of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is reminding aspiring Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and barangay officials who will participate in the May 14 polls to minimize their expenses,...

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