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Solon Proposes PNOC Restructuring

Society Magazine - October 17, 2019

The chairman of the Senate Energy Committee pushed for a measure proposing to restructure the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) into a pure oil...

DSWD To Supply 360K Bags Of Rice Per Month To 4Ps Beneficiaries

Society Magazine - October 17, 2019

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is currently devising its approach to the shift from cash to rice allocation for its 4.4...

Pres. Duterte To Heed Ground Commanders’ Recommendation On Martial Law

Society Magazine - October 17, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte's decision on the possible lifting or another extension of martial rule in Mindanao would depend on the recommendation of military ground...

Palace Distances Self From Marcos Poll Protest

Society Magazine - October 17, 2019

Malacañang opted not to interfere with former senator and losing vice presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s plea to nullify the victory of Vice...

Senator Wants To Enhance Public Awareness On Telecommuting

Society Magazine - October 17, 2019

Senator Joel Villanueva urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to ramp up the awareness on the Telecommuting Law (Republic Act No. 11165),...

3 SC Magistrates In Shortlist As Next Chief Justice

Society Magazine - October 17, 2019

3 Supreme Court (SC) magistrates made it to the list of candidates for Chief Justice submitted by the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) to...

Solon Dares LGU Execs To Try Using Wheelchairs

Society Magazine - October 17, 2019

Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list Rep. Jericho Nograles dared local government officials to try using a wheelchair and experience the difficulties of persons...

Palace Won’t Meddle In House’s Term-Sharing

Society Magazine - October 17, 2019

Malacañang on Tuesday distanced itself from the possible dumping of the term-sharing arrangement between Representatives Alan Peter Cayetano (Taguig) and Lord Allan Velasco (Marinduque). Presidential...

Pres. Duterte Demands PNOC-EC Chief’s Resignation

Society Magazine - October 17, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered Pedro Aquino Jr., president and CEO of the Philippine National Oil Company - Exploration Corp. (PNOC-EC), to tender his...

Over 25,000 Students Nationwide Start The School Year With New School Supplies From EDC & National Bookstore

Society Magazine - October 17, 2019

For many students, shopping for school supplies is an exciting activity to look forward to as the school year starts. But for Filipino children...