The Department of Budget Management allocated 15 million pesos for the emergency repatriation of overseas Filipino workers in the Middle East.
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President Aquino arrives at Myanmar
President Aquino arrived at Myanmar to attend the ASEAN summit, where other world leaders, most notably United States President Barack Obama, will also attend to discuss issues like the territorial dispute in West Philippine Sea, the Ebola virus and ISIS.
Binay’s camp denied Trillanes’ allegations of promised support
Senator Antonio Trillanes remarked that Vice President Binay’s withdrawal from their debate is a reminder of Binay’s lack of trustworthiness, saying that he did the same when Trillanes staged his coup attempt last 2007, wherein Binay promised support but did not made an appearance. Binay’s camp denied Trilanes’ allegations.
LPA has small chance of becoming a storm
PAGASA spotted a low-pressure area east of Surigao City but said that it has a low chance of becoming a storm.
Palace: Rehab fund for typhoon-hit areas has reached P199.48B
MANILA, Nov 12 — Malacañang announced on Monday that the fund for the rehabilitation of areas devastated by Typhoon Yolanda has reached P199.48 billion. In a statement sent to members of the Malacañang Press Corps, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. noted that the amount came in the form of loans, financial grants and donations. “According to the consolidated data of the Department of Finance (DoF), the Philippines received a total of P199.48 […]
KBP: A little disappointed by cancellation of Binay-Trillanes debate
The Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas respects the withdrawal of Vice President Jejomar Binay from his scheduled debate with Senator Trillanes.
VP Binay retracts debate with Senator Trillanes
In his birthday celebration, Vice President Jejomar Binay retracted his challenge to debate Senator Antonio Trillanes.
Philippines formally accepts hosting of APEC 2015
The Philippines formally accepted the chairmanship of the APEC 2015, wherein the country will host the summit next year.
Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago files resolution regarding investigation of alleged “Hacienda Binay”
Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago filed a resolution asking for an independent investigation regarding the conversion of the agricultural land to commercial land of the alleged “Hacienda Binay”.
$ 1.6 B worth of foreign donations for Yolanda victims, according to international group
According to the Foreign Aid Transparency Hub, the total foreign donations for the survivors of “Yolanda” reached $1.6 billion.
Tax exemption for incentives and bonus pushed
BAGUIO CITY, Nov. 10 – – Members of the city council showed support for Senate Bill 2437 through approval of Councilor Leandro Yangot, Jr.’s proposed resolution during last week’s session. Senate Bill 2437 sought to raise the previous ceiling of P30,000 to P75,000 of 13th month pay, productivity incentives and Christmas bonuses for private and government workers for taxation purposes. The bill is a consolidation of five senate bills authored by Senators Angara, Ralph Recto […]
VP Binay celebrates 72nd birthday
Vice President Jejomar Binay celebrated his 72nd birthday at the Philippine Navy and Marines, where he participated in a workout followed by a boodle fight.
