CHIEF Justice Diosdado Peralta yesterday disclosed that more than 80,000 inmates or persons deprived of liberty have been released since lockdowns were imposed in the
Day: October 23, 2020
Over 50 OFWS jailed in Kuwait pardoned
AFTER a series of negotiations by the Philippine government, finally more than 50 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were charged with various offenses in the
Solon: Name names in DPWH corruption
THE chairman of the House committee on public accounts yesterday dared Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Commissioner Greco Belgica to identify the lawmakers he claimed were
PH pledges aid for Rohingya refugees
THE Philippines has pledged USD100,000 (around P4.85 million) to the United Nations to assist the Rohingya refugees. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr., in a
Beware of scams, Pinoy nurses warned
THE Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) based in the United Kingdom warned all newly arrived Filipino nurses about scams that have victimized returning health workers. The
Issuance of special retirees’ visa suspended
PENDING review and amendments of its policies, the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) suspended the issuance of the Special Retirees Residence Visa (SRRV). This was the
Protect small farmers from abusive traders, rice smugglers — Go
SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go emphasized the importance of the agricultural sector and its contributions towards economic recovery amid the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aliens with investors’ visa allowed entry starting Nov. 1
FOREIGNERS with investors’ visa would be allowed to enter the Philippines subject to strict protocols starting November 1, Malacañang said on Friday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry
Foreign retirees visa issuance suspended
PENDING review of and amendments to its policies, the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) suspended the issuance of the Special Retirees Residence Visa (SRRV). This was
Religious gatherings up to 30% capacity allowed in GCQ areas
THE Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has allowed religious gatherings in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) to fill