For OFWs in the Middle East whose employment has recently ended, or beneficiaries or next-of-kin of a deceased OFW, new applications for ESB claims must be submitted directly to the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) at the Philippine embassy or consulate or the DMW head office in Mandaluyong City.
DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa said at least PHP500 million credit assistance will be provided to farmers and fishers for them to cope with the dry spell caused by the phenomenon.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday urged National Food Authority (NFA) officials being investigated over the alleged improper sale of NFA buffer stock rice at a subsidized price to take a voluntary leave of absence (LOA).
During a meeting with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) officials led by Undersecretary Carolina Sanchez on Tuesday, House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said he was informed that the DTI is amenable to the House leader’s request for the grant of additional discounts on groceries for senior citizens and PWDs.
Sa social media page ng Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), ipinahayag niya ang matinding pagkabahala sa tinawag niyang “disturbing and inappropriate conduct” ng hindi na niya pinangalanang public official.
“Today marks the second year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Philippines underscores the need for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine in line with the principles of the United Nations Charter,” the DFA said in a statement Saturday.
“For this year, since we just started for January we collected PHP106 billion. That is still ahead of the target so we’re on the right track,” BOC Deputy Commissioner Michael Fermin said during a news forum in Quezon City on Saturday.
In the coming weeks, the trainings to be led by the central office will be rolled out in regions, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte said in a speech Friday during the National Summit of MATATAG Curriculum Pilot implementers at Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.