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TESDA chief urges public to avail of ‘Tsuper Iskolar’ program

By Ma. Cristina Arayata/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Secretary Isidro Lapeña is inviting more people to avail of the "Tsuper Iskolar" program, which the agency...

PH to validate damaged reef ecosystems in Spratly Islands

By Jelly Musico/Philippine News Agency MANILA – Malacañang on Thursday said the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) should validate a reported destruction of reef ecosystems in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal and...

Bello hopeful PRRD will sign security of tenure bill into law

By Ferdinand Patinio/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- The Department of Labor and Employment on Thursday expressed hope that President Rodrigo Duterte will sign the Security of Tenure Bill (SOT) soon. Labor Secretary Silvestre...

Andanar: Digong 8888 hotline’ tv show a ‘level up’ in addressing gov’t inefficiencies

PR/via Daniel Manalastas - PTV News The new television show featuring concerned citizens’ complaints on public services will amplify solutions to address the remaining inefficiencies and corrupt practices of the government, Communications...

DOLE to study 14th month pay for private workers

By Ferdinand Patinio/Philippine News Agency MANILA — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday welcomed the proposed bill requiring the grant of 14th-month pay to private sector employees. Labor Secretary Silvestre...

Esperon: PH won’t speculate on China missile test

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. said on Wednesday that the Philippine government will not speculate on the repercussions in the Philippine-China relations...

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