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Immigration Bureau On Alert For Passenger Influx During Holy Week

The Bureau of Immigration is on heightened alert as it anticipates a daily influx of arrival this month and is expected to have more passengers between Palm and Easter Sundays.

Gordon Wants Sugar Industry Boosted

Senator Richard Gordon joined colleagues in calling for the strengthening of the sugar industry amid an alleged new proposal of the Sugar Regulatory Administration to import a huge supply of sugar.

Isko Moreno Vows Equality Among Filipinos In Zambo Sortie

Manila Mayor and Aksyon Demokratiko standard-bearer Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso vowed to push for equality among Filipinos under his administration.

Sotto Wants ‘Doktor Para Sa Bayan’ Program In Cebu Fast-Tracked

Vice presidential aspirant and Senate President Vicente Sotto III said fast-tracking the free Doctor of Medicine program will put “more doctors in the country, more than lawyers”.

DOLE Sets Rules On Free Covid Testing For Newly-Hired Workers

Guidelines for free Covid-19 testing for newly hired workers have been provided by the Department of Labor and Employment.

More Pinoys Get Jobs After Shift To Alert Level System

The shift to Alert Level System has opened more job opportunities for Filipinos who are bearing the brunt of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Malacañang said.

MRT-3 Passengers Reach 320K, Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Average

Over 320,000 passengers have taken a ride aboard the Metro Rail Transit Line 3, higher than the pre-pandemic average of around 250,000 to 300,000 passengers per day in March 2020.

TESDA, Angkas Launch Basic Motorcycle Driving Program

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority and motorcycle ride-hailing firm Angkas launched a basic motorcycle driving program designed to professionalize motorcycle training in the country.

Close Malls, Big Firms To Ensure Power Supply On May 9: Solon

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian suggested closing some shopping malls and other establishments that consume a sizeable amount of electricity to ensure enough power during the May 9 elections.

Gov’t Urged To Quickly Approve Wage Subsidy For Workers

Senatorial candidate Guillermo Eleazar called for the immediate approval of the Department of Labor and Employment proposal to provide a PHP5,000 wage subsidy to around 1 million minimum wage earners to help them cope with rising consumer prices.