Tag: Philippine Government

Marcos Extends PNP Chief Marbil’s Term by Four Months

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has granted a four-month extension to the term of Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco...

Marcos Urges Cabinet to Optimize Use of 2025 National Budget

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called on his Cabinet to maximize the utilization of the 2025 national budget, following his line-item veto of ₱194...

SSS Unable to Collect ₱89B in Contributions in 2023 – COA

THE Social Security System (SSS) managed to collect only 4.89 percent, or ₱4.581 billion, of the ₱93.747 billion total established contributions from delinquent employers...

₱88-B Tax Loss Due to Fake PWD IDs Revealed in Senate Hearing

The Philippine government lost an estimated ₱88.2 billion in taxes in 2023 due to the proliferation of fake Persons with Disabilities (PWD) IDs, Senator...

CA Confirms Appointment of DTI officers and others

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Appointments (CA) approved the promotion of 22 officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday. The...

Indonesia Considers “Prisoner Transfer” for Mary Jane Veloso After Over a Decade on Death Row

Indonesia is considering a "transfer of prisoner" policy for Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino worker who has spent over a decade in prison and...

Government Won’t Block Duterte’s Surrender to ICC, Says Malacañang

The government has no plans to block or oppose former President Rodrigo Duterte if he chooses to surrender to the jurisdiction of the International...

US will permit PH to settle Quiboloy’s case first before submitting an extradition request – PH envoy to the US

The United States is planning to file an extradition request for Apollo Quiboloy. However, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Babe Romualdez stated that the...

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