PALO: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed on Thursday electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to 152 beneficiaries here as part of an initiative to fight involuntary hunger among low-income households.
Eduardo Punay, D…
COTABATO CITY: Anti-narcotic agents arrested an alleged big-time illegal drug peddler and seized 200 grams of ‘shabu’ worth PHP1.3 million during a buy-bust operation along Jose Lim Street here Wednesday.
In a statement, the Philippine Drug Enforceme…
MANILA: The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the creation of 178 new Public Attorney (PA) positions across the country to improve access to justice and the delivery of legal services to the people.
Some 56 PA II and 122 PA I pos…
MANILA: Operatives of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) seized over PHP2.7 million worth of shabu and arrested two female suspects in Taguig City on Wednesday.
In a report Thursday, NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez said El…
MANILA: A South Korean fugitive wanted in his homeland for telecommunications fraud is now awaiting deportation, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Thursday.
In a news release, Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said Lee Seul Ki, 37, was arre…
MANILA: Eight domestic flights were canceled as of 11 a.m. on Thursday due to bad weather.
The Manila International Airport Authority said the flights are:
– AirSWIFT (T6) 710/711 Manila-Romblon-Manila
– CebGo (DG) 6031/6032 Manila-San Jose-Manila
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MANILA: The Social Security System (SSS) on Thursday warned the public against text providing claims updates.
Normita Doctor, SSS Senior Vice President for Member Services and Support Group, said the agency has been receiving reports from members who…