Headlines

AFP hails Recto proposal to hike benefits for wounded troops

MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) lauded the proposal of Senator Ralph Recto calling for the increase of financial benefits to troopers severely wounded-in-action or in the battlefield. "(That...

DBM mulls changes in grant of performance-based bonus to state workers

MANILA -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is looking into the possibility of retaining, enhancing or replacing the Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) incentive scheme granted to government employees, a House leader...

DND: NoKor H-bomb test to increase tension in Korean Peninsula

MANILA -- North Korea's hydrogen bomb test on Sunday greatly increases the tension in the Korean peninsula aside from adversely affecting the peace and security of Asia, Department of National Defense (DND)...

2 Caloocan cops in Arnaiz shooting relieved

MANILA -- The two Caloocan police officers implicated in the shooting of 19-year-old Carl Angelo Arnaiz last month were ordered relieved from their posts. This was disclosed by PNP chief Director General Ronald...

Customs Chief Lapeña abolishes Command Center, vows to institute reforms

Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña signed on Thursday, August 31, the order abolishing the Command Center; he announced before the employees and officials of the Bureau of Customs in today’s flag raising...

Former NPA members reap seeds of peace

DAVAO CITY -- Former rebels in Davao Oriental are literally reaping what they sow in the name of peace. This was announced on Saturday by provincial information officer Karen Lou Deloso, who...

Popular