#PHinfo: DOLE NCR receives more than 30,000 requests for Certificate of Involuntary Separation CALOOCAN CITY, July 14 (PIA) –The Department of Labor and Employment - National Capital Region (DOLE-NCR) has received a total of 30,157 requests for Certificate of Involuntary Separation in a report as of July 1, 2020. The DOLE certificate is a requirement … Continue reading DOLE NCR receives more than 30,000 requests for Certificate of Involuntary Separation

#PHnews: Busy sked awaits BRP Jose Rizal crew in Hawaii maritime exercise MANILA – A “busy schedule” awaits officers and crew members of the BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), the Philippine Navy’s (PN) first missile-frigate, when they join the “Rim of the Pacific” (RIMPAC) exercises off Hawaii on August 17-31. “(The) FF-150 will participate in a lot … Continue reading Busy sked awaits BRP Jose Rizal crew in Hawaii maritime exercise

#PHnews: US gov’t rescinds controversial rule on int'l students WASHINGTON – The US government has rescinded a new rule that could have denied international students their stay in the country if they only attend online courses in the coming fall semester, a federal judge in Boston, Massachusetts said Tuesday.Judge Allison Burroughs, who presided over a … Continue reading US gov’t rescinds controversial rule on int’l students

#PHinfo: Solon’s loved ones, supporters bid farewell to their leader NAGA CITY, July 10 (PIA)—In a solemn farewell rites held Wednesday, July 8 at the Heritage Memorial Park, Fort Bonifacio, family members, loved ones, closest friends and constituents bid their last farewell to Camarines Sur 1st District Representative, Congresswoman Marissa Mercado-Andaya. (Photo grab from Ranton … Continue reading Solon’s loved ones, supporters bid farewell to their leader

#PHinfo: 6 OFWs, 2 LSIs tested positive FOR COVID-19 in CagVal today TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan, July 14 (PIA) - - Cases of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is increasing in the Cagayan Valley region as six Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and two Locally Stranded Individuals (LSIs) were tested positive today as confirmed by the Department … Continue reading 6 OFWs, 2 LSIs tested positive FOR COVID-19 in CagVal today

#PHinfo: PNP, Army to combine thrusts vs. insurgency BUTUAN CITY, July 14 – With similar strong resolve of ending the local communist armed conflict, the top officials of Philippine Army’s 4th Infantry Division (4ID) and Police Regional Office (PRO) 13 met and discussed their thrusts against insurgency in Caraga region.  During the recent visit of … Continue reading PNP, Army to combine thrusts vs. insurgency

#PHinfo: LGU Bacoor amends EO 24 for expansion of Zapote 1-P Critical Zone Bacoor City, Cavite Jul 14 (PIA) – The local government here led by Mayor Lani Revilla ordered the amendment and expansion of the localized lockdown of Barangay Zapote 1-Proper Critical Zone and containment of the households of COVID-19 positive patients effective 12 … Continue reading LGU Bacoor amends EO 24 for expansion of Zapote 1-P Critical Zone

#PHnews: Isolated rain showers to prevail over PH Wednesday MANILA – Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms will prevail over the whole archipelago on Wednesday, the weather bureau said.Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio said Tropical Depression Carina had weakened into a … Continue reading Isolated rain showers to prevail over PH Wednesday

#PHnews: PH banks can manage credit risk from ABS-CBN loans MANILA – Philippine banks remain strongly capable of managing risks on their credit portfolio despite the non-renewal of broadcast giant ABS-CBN’s franchise, an organization of universal and commercial banks said Tuesday.In a statement, the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) said the domestic banking sector … Continue reading PH banks can manage credit risk from ABS-CBN loans

#PHnews: Diokno stresses importance of gradual re-opening of economy MANILA – The economic impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic is projected to be greater than expected, hence, the need for the gradual re-opening of the economy to prevent it from further contraction, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said.“We fully recognize … Continue reading Diokno stresses importance of gradual re-opening of economy

#PHnews: Asean wants SCS dispute resolved based on int'l law MANILA – The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) bloc is taking a tougher stance on the maritime row in the South China Sea, explicitly calling on parties to act consistent with the international law.Last month, Asean leaders underscored the need to pursue the … Continue reading Asean wants SCS dispute resolved based on int’l law

#PHnews: Occupancy rate of Covid-19-dedicated hospital beds below 50%: DOH MANILA – The occupancy rate of beds dedicated to patients infected with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) on a national scale is less than 50 percent, a health official said Tuesday.In a Covid-19 virtual presser, Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said about … Continue reading Occupancy rate of Covid-19-dedicated hospital beds below 50%: DOH

#PHinfo: DILG, Phil. Army set directions for RTF-ELCAC in Caraga BUTUAN CITY, July 14 – The newly appointed commander of the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) Major General Andres C. Centino, together with 402nd Infantry Brigade commander Brigadier General Maurito L. Licudine, paid a visit to the Caraga Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed … Continue reading DILG, Phil. Army set directions for RTF-ELCAC in Caraga

#PHinfo: Gov’t financing program helps MSMEs restart operations ROXAS CITY, Capiz, July 14 (PIA) – Some 23 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) engaged in the culinary school, agricultural products, food manufacturing, carinderia, sari-sari as well as dry goods stores, shoes trading, construction supply, funeral home, salon and garments businesses in Capiz were approved of … Continue reading Gov’t financing program helps MSMEs restart operations

#PHinfo: Govt. launches ‘Oplan Kalinga’ isolation services for COVID-19 positives Secretary Vince Dizon © joins the press briefing with Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) members: DILG Secretary Eduardo Año, DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III, Sec. Charlie Galvez, Sec. Harry Roque Jr., DOH Usec. Leopoldo Vega; and Taguig City Mayor Lino Cayetano who gives a briefing to members … Continue reading Govt. launches ‘Oplan Kalinga’ isolation services for COVID-19 positives