DSWD Provides Over PHP 168 Million in Aid to Samar Flood Victims

Eastern Visayas – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released PHP168.05 million worth of assistance to families affected by floods and landslides in Samar provinces. The DSWD regional office in Eastern Visayas reported that th…

BURSA MALAYSIA TURNS LOWER SOON AFTER OPENING SLIGHTLY FIRMER

KUALA LUMPUR, Bursa Malaysia, which opened slightly up, turned lower soon after on cautious trading sentiment following the negative Wall Street performance overnight.

At 9.10 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.71 of-a-point to 1,632…

CAFGU Member Fatally Shot in North Cotabato Public School

North Cotabato, Philippines – A member of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) was fatally shot by unidentified assailants inside a public school in Barangay Ginatilan on Wednesday morning, as confirmed by police authorities. Major Arvin …

COORDINATED EFFORTS CRUCIAL TO MAINTAIN GLOBAL SECURITY FRAMEWORK – SAIFUDDIN NASUTION

KUALA LUMPUR, Coordinated efforts among agencies of different fields are crucial to maintaining the global security framework, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

He said that internet access and technological advancements devel…

All outstanding payments concerning DASH Highway must be paid – PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18  (Bernama) — All outstanding payments relating to the recently opened Damansara–Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH) must be paid, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.   He added that the Works Ministry must also explain the unpaid debts.   “There must be reasons why the payments were not made. Although […]

Over 600 C. Visayas workers receive P17-M monetary awards

CEBU CITY: A labor official said on Friday that over PHP17 million in monetary awards were granted to some 695 workers in Central Visayas who filed labor disputes against their employees through the Single-Entry Approach (SEnA) during the first quarte…