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US Coast Guard Chief Assures Continued Support For PCG

Society Magazine - October 22, 2019

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) welcomed US Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Karl Schultz, who assured continued support for the PCG. In a message, PCG spokesperson...

Revamped PNP Officials To Undergo 3-Month Probationary Period

Society Magazine - October 22, 2019

Philippine National Police (PNP) officer-in-charge, Lieutenant General Archie Gamboa said that 22 high-ranking officials included in a major revamp will undergo a three-month probationary...

DOLE Allots P100-M For Livelihood Of Ex-Moro Rebels

Society Magazine - October 22, 2019

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has allotted an initial amount of PHP100 million for the implementation of its Integrated Livelihood and Emergency...

DPWH: Infra Damage In Mindanao Quake Reaches P86-M

Society Magazine - October 22, 2019

Infrastructure damage from last week’s strong earthquake in Mindanao has so far reached PHP86 million, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported. According...

Gamboa Approves Dismissal Of 3 Cops Over Antipolo Raid

Society Magazine - October 22, 2019

Philippine National Police (PNP) officer-in-charge, Lt. Gen. Archie Francisco Gamboa has approved the dismissal of the three cops involved in a controversial anti-illegal drug...

Modern Suburban Living At The Heart Of Taytay

Society Magazine - October 22, 2019

With more than half of the country’s population residing in urban areas and urban population across the country expanding at a steady pace, the...

Senate To Honor Nene Pimentel

Society Magazine - October 22, 2019

The Senate will pay tribute to former Senate President Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel Jr. According to a statement released by the Senate, the necrological service will...

Solon Lauds IRR Signing Of Sagip Saka Act

Society Magazine - October 22, 2019

Senator Francis Pangilinan welcomed the signing of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Sagip Saka Act (RA 11321), citing the Department of...

Senate Leaders Buck 2-Year Probation Period For Workers

Society Magazine - October 22, 2019

Senate leaders expressed their opposition to the proposal seeking to extend the maximum period of probationary employment from six months to 24 months. Senate President...

Medialdea Named OIC During Duterte’s Japan Trip

Society Magazine - October 22, 2019

Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea will be officer-in-charge (OIC) while President Rodrigo Duterte is away for his 4th trip to Tokyo to attend the enthronement...