OVP, DepEd confidential funds released to security officers
1 day ago · She also said that the acknowledgement receipts for the disbursed funds were from Lachica. “The one who can answer those questions properly is Sir Lachica,” Acosta said when asked about the signatories of acknowledgement receipts on disbursed confidential funds of the OVP, such as Mary Grace Piattos and Kokoy Villamin.
Coast guard orders firm to remove stranded vessels - SUNSTAR
2 days ago · THE Philippine Coast Guard District (PCG) 7 has demanded a shipping company to immediately remove its six vessels, which ran aground off the waters of Barangay Punta Engaño in Lapu-Lapu City. A copy of the demand letter addressed to Golden Lines Inc., a shipping company based in Mandaue City, has ...
‘Responsible help’ urged this holiday season - SUNSTAR
4 days ago · THE public is urged to refrain from giving alms to street children, homeless individuals and “indigenous people” this holiday season. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has called for “responsible help” by encouraging the public to support organized efforts, such as gift ...
Agriculture remains primary sector for child labor - SUNSTAR
4 days ago · THE agricultural sector remains the leading sector for child labor in the Philippines, accounting for 65.3 percent of child laborers in 2023. This figure reflects a slight decrease from 68.8 percent in 2022 and 61.9 percent in 2021, according …
P2.5M budget for waste management cut to P200K - SUNSTAR
4 days ago · A 92 PERCENT cut in the P2.5 million proposed budget of the Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) for its solid waste management project is expected to bring an operational limitation. Based on the Annual Investment Plan, Cenro proposed P2.5 million for its project-based ...
Death toll from 3 recent cyclones rises to 12 - SUNSTAR
6 days ago · MANILA – The death toll from the combined effects of tropical cyclones Nika (international name Toraji), Ofel (Usagi) and Pepito (Man-yi) has climbed to 12, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Thursday. Five out of the 12 reported deaths, including three in ...
Operations at cement plant suspended - SUNSTAR
6 days ago · THE Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) 7 has issued a work stoppage order to a cement plant in the southern town of San Fernando, Cebu. It also imposed an administrative penalty of P100,000 on Taiheiyo Cement Philippines Inc. (TCPI) following the accident that claimed the lives of two of its ...