Public Affairs

Gun ban still in force

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Philippine National Police reminded the public that although the elections are over, the election gun ban is still in force until June 8. As of now,. 2012 have been arrested due to violation of the gun ban. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/sD6bx2q2b5o

US Embassy closed on May 9

MANILA, May 5 — The Embassy of the United States in Manila and its affiliated offices will be closed to the public on Monday, May 9, in observance of Philippine National Elections. The Embassy and its affiliated offices will resume their services on Tuesday, May 10. (US Embassy)

DOLE reminds jobseekers to heed POEA’s warning on fake UK jobs

MANILA, May 4 – Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz advised job-seekers wanting to work overseas, especially in the United Kingdom, to be wary of fake job vacancies posted in the internet. The labor chief reiterated the new warning of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration to job applicants to be cautious of job vacancies posted in the internet as advertisements enticing Filipino workers to apply for non-existent jobs in the United Kingdom are now circulating […]

Ombudsman reminds deadline for SALN filing

MANILA, April 29 – Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales reminds government officials and employees that April 30 is the last day for the filing of sworn Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) for the year 2015. Pursuant to the 1987 Constitution, Section 8(a) of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees specifically mandates government officials and employees to file their SALNs “(a) within thirty (30) days after assumption of […]

Only 13 days left for overseas Filipinos to cast their votes

MANILA, April 29 – The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh has renewed its urgent call on all Filipino registered overseas voters in Saudi Arabia to cast their votes now and not wait until the last days of elections ending on May 09. This is in light of the modest voter turnout during the first 18 days of overseas voting in Riyadh and Al Khobar. The following graphic shows actual voter turnout from April 9 to 25: As […]

Iglesia Ni Cristo to conduct medical and dental mission in Tondo, Manila

QUEZON City, Philippines – The authorities reminded the public that the Iglesia Ni Cristo will conduct a large medical and dental mission in Moriones, Tondo, Manila and that some roads will be closed due to the event. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes. For the list of affected roads, please refer to the accompanying video. Traffic Advisory for Medical and Dental mission road closure and re-routing on April 29, Friday at Tondo, Manila:   […]

President Aquino declares May 9 as a special non-working holiday

MANILA, Philippines — President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared May 9 as a special public non-working holiday, a Palace official announced on Wednesday. “President Aquino signed Proclamation No. 1254 on Monday (April 25), declaring May 9, as a Special Public (Non-Working) Holiday throughout the country to enable the entire citizenry to participate in the national elections and to properly exercise their right of suffrage,” Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said in a statement. Malacañang […]

DOH to establish cancer centers

MANILA, April 26 -The Department of Health (DOH) is set to establish cancer centers to address the need for accessible and quality radiation therapy services. “Given that cancer is one of the top causes of death and sickness in the Philippines, the establishment of cancer centers in strategically located hospitals will help ensure access to radiation therapy for our cancer-stricken patients, especially those who live far from Metro Manila,” Health Secretary Janette P. Loreto-Garin said. […]

PHLpost mandates the mailing public to use the proper ZIP Codes

MANILA, April 26 — The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) is advising the public to start using the correct zip code, observe correct addressing of mail items and use 80 gsm (grams per square meter) mailing envelope. In line with the Corporate thrust of modernizing operational facilities to improve the sorting efficiency and enhance the quality of service, automatic sorting of letters thru the modern Letter Sorting Machine is currently being implemented at the PHLPost-Central Mail Exchange […]

US issues travel warning against Philippines

QUEZON City, Philippines – Due to terrorists activities, the United States of America issued a new travel warning to its citizens against travel in the Philippines especially in Mindanao. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)