No more mandatory repatriation for OFWs in Iran, Lebanon

Written by Philippine News Agency

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday said overseas Filipinos workers (OFWs) in Iran and Lebanon may no longer be covered by the mandatory repatriation imposed by the government...

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Duterte signs Salary Standardization Law of 2019

Written by Paul Jaysent Fos | Romblon News

President Rodrigo Duterte signed on Wednesday the law that would increase the salaries of more than 1.4 million government employees starting this 2020.

Under the Salary Standardization Law of...

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Gov’t won’t force OFWs to leave Iraq: Palace

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The Duterte administration will respect the possible decision of Filipinos to stay in Iraq despite the looming war between the United States (US) and Iran, Malacañang said on...

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GSIS-PRRD extended until 30 September 2020

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State pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has extended the deadline for application to the GSIS Program for Restructuring and Repayment of Debts (GSIS-PRRD) until 30 September...

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No Filipino hurt in missile strike targeting US bases in Iraq

Written by Philippine News Agency

No Filipino was hurt in the Iranian missile strike that targeted two military bases in Iraq housing American troops, Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary (DFA) Teodoro Locsin Jr. said...

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Continue fight vs. lawlessness, terrorism, PRRD tells AFP

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President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to continue its fight against lawlessness and terrorism under the leadership of new military chief Gen...

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PH raises alert level 4 in Iraq

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The Philippine government has raised the crisis alert level in Iraq to 4 or mandatory evacuation, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Wednesday.

Iran has launched more than a dozen...

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Palace sees 'more progressive changes' in 2020

Written by Philippine News Agency

More productive and progressive changes are expected next year, Malacañang said on Monday.

In his New Year message, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Filipinos can again look forward...

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