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Dominguez cites biz community support for tax reform

via Diane Querrer Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has cited the strong support of the American business community for the first package of the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP), which, he said,...

Inmates get TESDA-certified training

via Diane Querrer Eighty-eight (80) inmates from the Davao Penal Colony and Correctional Institute for Women are currently undergoing life-skills training in preparation for their return to society. These inmates, 55 men and...

BI steps up hiring of new immigration officers before travel season peak

MANILA, July 19 -- Some 70 newly-hired immigration officers have reported to their posts at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) this month, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Wednesday. According...

45 foreign KFR group members targeting casino players nabbed

MANILA, July 19 -- Joint operatives of the Bureau of Immigration and the Philippine National Police-Anti Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) arrested a total of 45 foreigners who were allegedly members of a...

DOH conducts deworming drive in schools

MANILA, July 19 -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday marked its third year of nationwide drive to eliminate soil transmitted helminths (STH) or intestinal worms in children. "Ang batang may...

Safety of troops prompted acquisition of new pistols — DND

MANILA, July 19 --- Concern for the safety and well-being of the country's soldiers prompted President Rodrigo Duterte to provide .45 caliber pistols to all activity-duty personnel. This was after the Chief...

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