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DepEd policies to blame for COVID-19 cases in schools – ACT
Reported COVID-19 cases in campuses, as already confirmed by the Department of Education (DepEd), are a result of its “negligence” and “poor health measures,” the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) said on Monday. The group noted the confusion of regulations in campuses whenever a COVID-19 case is reported. “Teachers who have taught in a class where there…
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Philippines to cancel 48,782 visas of illegal Chinese workers
Instead of doing summary deportations, immigration officials of the Philippines are currently canceling 48,782 visas for foreign workers working for illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). A number of such firms are now being shut down due to their failure to pay license dues to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR). Once a worker’s visa is…
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14 Cebu bettors among 433 grand lotto winners
FOURTEEN people from Cebu were part of the 433 bettors who won the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s (PCSO) P236 million 6/55 Grand Lotto jackpot on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Aside from Cebu, 14 people from Batangas were also part of the jackpot winners during the Oct. 1 draw. In a data provided by the PCSO…
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JTI expanding PH operation
Global tobacco company Japan Tobacco International (JTI) vowed to continue investing in the Philippines, including a substantial capital expenditure for next year, hiring of additional workers for its Global Business Service (GBS) center, and potential production of its heated e-cigarettes at its manufacturing hub in Batangas. JTI Philippines General Manager John Freda told Manila Bulletin…
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Philippines suffering from shortage of nursing educators
The Philippines is experiencing a shortage not only in health care workers (HCWs), but also in nursing educators, according to a professional organization leader. Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA) president Dr. Benito Atienza stressed that schools offering nursing courses could only accommodate a limited number of students due to a shortage in educators. “Another…
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2022 rice supply stable, but 2023 problems seen
The country’s supply of rice will likely be stable for the remainder of 2022, but the Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) urged the government to quickly implement measures to boost agricultural production and anticipate external factors that may affect food supply and prices in 2023. In a message to the Inquirer, Raul Montemayor, national manager…
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Agriculture damage due to Karding balloons to nearly P3B
The running tally of agricultural damage left by Typhoon Karding has risen further to nearly P3 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. Based on the estimates by the DA’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center (DRRM), the total value of production loss due to the typhoon stood at P2.95 billion as of…
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CCLEX to still accept cash on Oct. 1, continue dry run
On Oct. 1, those who don’t have radio frequency identification (RFID) stickers in their cars or motorcycles can still use the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX), as the management has postponed the start of the implementation of the full cashless toll collection system at the bridge. This will give motorists more time to get the RFID…
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DPWH, DMW unbothered after CA bypasses its heads
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the newly-formed Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) are back to business even though the nomination of their respective secretaries was bypassed by the powerful Commission on Appointments (CA) The DPWH, headed by Secretary Manuel Bonaon, plays a vital role in implementing major infrastructure projects under the…
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Police rescue 29 trafficking victims from gaming operator in Manila
Philippine police have rescued 29 Myanmar and Chinese nationals who were allegedly trafficked and forced to work as “online scammers” for a gaming company in the capital Manila, authorities said Friday. It comes amid a crackdown on so-called Philippine offshore gaming operators, or POGOs, following reports of kidnapping, prostitution and murder. POGOs employ mainly Chinese…
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