Category: NATIONAL
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Jay Ruiz remains acting PCO chief, says Palace
MANILA – Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Jay Ruiz is still in office, Malacañang said on Friday, dispelling rumors about reorganization in the agency. “Secretary Jay remains to be the acting secretary of PCO. So, kung may mga ugung-ugong, wala pong nakakarating sa amin (So, if there are rumors, none of them has reached us),”…
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PDIC supports rural banks with enhanced deposit insurance, capability-building measures
State deposit insurer Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) reaffirmed its commitment to support banks through major reforms aimed at reinforcing depositor confidence, financial inclusion, and institutional strength across the rural banking sector. In his message during the 68th Charter Anniversary Symposium of the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) recently held in Tagaytay City,…
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PTFOMS Hails Court’s Acquittal of Bacolod Journalist in Libel Case
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) applauds the Bacolod City Regional Trial Court Branch 53’s decision to acquit journalist Erwin “Ambo” Delilan, formerly of SunStar-Bacolod, after nearly two decades of legal proceedings. The court determined the prosecution failed to prove libel charges beyond a reasonable doubt, charges that arose in 2005. Delilan’s reporting…
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PCO Secretary Jaybee Ruiz Urges United Front Against Fake News at PAPI 2025 Midyear Assembly and National Elections
During the 2025 Midyear General Assembly of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI), the spotlight turned to the urgent fight against disinformation as Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Hon. Jaybee C. Ruiz took the stage. Speaking before a diverse gathering of media practitioners at the National Press Club in Manila on June 24,…
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PAPI ELECTS ITS NEW BOARD FOR 2025-2028
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — One of the country’s largest and oldest media organizations representing the publishing sector, the Publisher’s Association of the Philippines Inc. (PAPI), has elected its new set of board members last June 24, 2025, at the National Press Club in Intramuros, Manila. The newly elected officials are now-President, Rebecca M. Velasquez (former executive…
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President Marcos orders safe, timely repatriation of Pinoys from Israel and Iran
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday directed concerned agencies to ensure the safe and timely repatriation of over 200 Filipinos amid the rising tensions between Israel and Iran. “I have directed all concerned government agencies to take the necessary steps to ensure the safe, timely, and orderly return of Filipinos who wish to avail…
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PDIC urges creditors of Oriental Tamaraw Rural Bank of Naujan(Oriental Mindoro), Inc. to file claims against the bank’s assets by August 4, 2025
2025, to file their claims against the assets of the closed bank either by e-mail, mail, or personal filing. Creditors refer to any individual or entity with a valid claim against the assets of the closed Oriental Tamaraw Rural Bank of Naujan (Oriental Mindoro), Inc. and include depositors whose deposits exceed the maximum deposit insurance…
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Top business leaders rally behind JCI World Congress 2026
The announcement of the Junior Chamber International (JCI) World Congress 2026 hosting in Clark, Pampanga has ignited widespread enthusiasm among local JCI leaders in the Philippines. They see this as a remarkable opportunity to showcase their chapter’s capabilities on a global stage while reinforcing the country’s commitment to leadership and community development. A legacy of…
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Statement in Response to Irene Khan’s Report on Media Freedom and the Issue of Impunity
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) welcomes the report released by UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan, which underscores issues related to press freedom and the safety of journalists and civil society actors in the Philippines. The report acknowledges the positive steps undertaken by the government, such as the adoption of the UN Action…
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BatStateU The NEU climbs in 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, breaks into 401-600 band globally
Strengthening its commitment to advancing the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), has made a significant leap in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, rising from the 601–800 band to the 401–600 band out of 2,318 participating universities worldwide, as announced on June 18. Among 113 Philippine (PH) higher…